Jardí de la Devesa del Castell
A historic garden of around 18,000 m², landscaped in the early 17th century by Juan de Ribera, wrapping around the castle-college and preserving century-old trees and native plants. Among stone pines, carob trees, holm oaks, dwarf palms and myrtles, it is a haven of landscape and botanical interest, open to the public on alternate weekends.
The Jardí de la Devesa del Castell covers around 18,000 m² around the castle-college of Burjassot. Juan de Ribera himself laid it out in the early 17th century, and it still keeps century-old trees.
The setting
Among stone pines, carob trees, holm oaks, dwarf palms and myrtles, the garden reads like a small catalogue of native Mediterranean plant life. It is a space of landscape and botanical interest, made more for a slow stroll than for long walks.
When to go
The garden does not open daily: through 2026 it opens on alternate weekends, so it pays to check the dates before heading over. Once inside, you are right next to El Castell, with which it shares both its history and its grounds, and within reach of other free things to do near València.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jardí de la Devesa del Castell free and when does it open?
Access is free, but the garden does not open daily: during 2026 it opens on alternate weekends, so it is worth checking the dates before going.
What plants grow in the Jardí de la Devesa del Castell?
It keeps centuries-old trees and native Mediterranean vegetation, with Aleppo pines, carobs, holm oaks, dwarf palms and myrtles.
Who created the Jardí de la Devesa del Castell?
It was landscaped in the early 17th century by Juan de Ribera himself; it covers about 18,000 m² around the castle-college, with which it shares its history and grounds.
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