The facilities include nearly 900 species The Catalan Orchid Friends Association (ACAO) has inaugurated today the Espai Pere Arche, a new meeting and outreach space at the Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes, dedicated to the orchid family. The facilities bear the name of the association’s former president, who passed away a year ago, in tribute […]
This June we say goodbye to two young women who have been practically family at the Garden Botanical Marimurtra: the German volunteers Vianne and Melina. They have been with us for nine months, since October, within the “Volunteers for a Green Future” project, funded by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme and coordinated by the […]
How do traditional crop varieties originate? When we talk about crop varieties, we refer to those plants which, due to the characteristics of their fruit or their growth, can be considered differentiated within the same species. A good example is the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), which is probably the plant with the most crop varieties present […]
The Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia will host, from June 26 until September 7, 2025, the Marimurtra Centenary Exhibition, organized by the Carl Faust Foundation to commemorate the one hundred years since the creation of the Garden. The exhibition The exhibition presents various displays that trace the chronology of the main events that […]
The tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a small black mosquito, between 6–9 mm long. It can be recognized by a single line on the back of its head and thorax (1). Its legs are black with white spots that give it a zebra-like appearance (2). Unlike other mosquitoes, it is diurnal, active early in the […]
Sargatal congratulated the Carl Faust Foundation for the work it carries out for biodiversity and the dissemination of environmental conservation The Secretary for Ecological Transition of the Government of Catalonia, Jordi Sargatal, visited the Marimurtra Botanical Garden in Blanes today with the aim of learning first-hand about the scientific research and biodiversity outreach projects promoted […]
Dead trees are much more than fallen trunks. They are shelter, food, and living space for many species that would otherwise struggle to find a place to live, especially in urbanized environments. At Marimurtra we have a good example: the large Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) that, damaged by a windstorm a few years ago, ended […]
It will last four years and includes a special 2-for-1 promotion to encourage the discovery of two of the most emblematic green spaces on the Costa Brava The Marimurtra Botanical Garden (Blanes) and the Santa Clotilde Gardens (Lloret de Mar) presented this morning the collaboration agreement that offers a special 2-for-1 admission promotion to encourage […]
With extensive experience in international business management, Ms. Kammann has been linked for much of her career to the company Faust y Kammann, founded in 1909 in Barcelona by Wilhelm Kammann and Carl Faust. The company, initially dedicated to the installation of heating systems and water pumps, was one of the pioneers in technology applied […]
From May 15th to 18th, 2025, the fifth edition of the Spanish Flora Bioblitz (BFE) takes place — a citizen science event promoted by the Spanish Botanical Society (SEBOT) and the Botanical Institute of Barcelona. At the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, we’re joining as a collaborating entity, giving visibility to the project and informing our visitors […]
Family Botanical Festival All activities sold out in a day dedicated to nature, biodiversity, and local gastronomy in the unique setting of the Marimurtra Botanical Garden The second edition of the Marimurtríssim Family Botanical Festival was a great success. With all activities sold out, it has become a key event for families seeking an educational, […]
The family-friendly botanical festival is the perfect opportunity to explore the Marimurtra Botanical Garden (from 9 am to 6 pm), discover its botanical collection, and enjoy unique experiences with the whole family. The second edition of the family botanical festival Marimurtríssim, which will take place next Sunday (May 11th) at the Marimurtra Botanical Garden, will […]
