Estepona Orchid House — Attraction in Estepona

A hidden gem with a breathtaking surprise

I walked through a rather modest entrance into Orchidarium Estepona, almost underwhelmed—until the doors opened into a truly magical space. What greeted me was a grand, glass-domed room housing twin waterfalls cascading down into an indoor lake, set within a lush, subtropical paradise. The sound of water and gentle mist in the air instantly transported me into a rainforest oasis. 

Spread across three levels covering roughly 1,000 m² (15,000 m³), the orchid house features over 1,300 species and 5,000 tropical plants—some orchid blooms are indecently tiny, while others tower majestically. You’ll discover everything from miniature orchids to rare beauties like the ‘Elephant Ear’ or even the haunting Amorphophallus titanum. 

The central waterfalls, towering around 15–17 metres, provide both spectacle and essential humidity to this micro‑climate.

Accessibility is excellent too—with lifts between levels and smooth paths, it’s easy to explore even with mobility constraints. 

At just €3 for adults (and €1 for kids), the Orchidarium is incredible value. No need to pre‑book—just turn up and you’re in.

In summary: • First impressions: Unassuming entrance leading to a jaw-dropping display. • Highlights: Twin waterfalls, vast orchid collection, domed glass design. • Practicalities: Affordable, accessible, open most days (closed Mondays). • Worth it? Absolutely—for plant enthusiasts, photographers, or anyone seeking a serene escape.

Highly recommend spending around an hour here—the perfect blend of botanical wonder, architecture, and tranquillity. A must-visit...

Only 300 meters from the Plaza Antonio Guerrero in the centre of the historic part of Estepona you find the Orchidarium. The futuristic building with its 3 glass dome in a well designed small park with fountains, is home to an enormous variety of beautiful orchids. You seem to enter the lush green of a tropical rain forest. Accompanied by the sounds of exotic birds and splashing water, you discover a waterfall. You can walk with dry feet behind the water curtain that falls down into a pond, surrounded by palm trees and tropical creepers with colourful blossoms. An exotic oasis in the middle of a busy tourist town! Since I recommend to walk to see the other attractions, leave your car at the big parking La Viña. Avoid the expensive underground car parks. Drive on Av. España, parallel to the beach, to the central, big roundabout. You see the car park right behind it. Fee: 1 €...

Not the easiest place to locate. Parking was challenging but free. Spent a good 15 mins driving about to find parking, as no obvious car park but did find street parking eventually, probably the biggest issue is the one way streets and its a bit of a maze. Where we parked had a 10 min walk, so not wild. The centre itself was very cool. For a family of 5 it was €11 so really affordable. That being said, you'll get around it in 15 mins. Worthwhile making sure you really read the signs/info and take as many pictures as you can to maximise your time there to make it value for money. Waterfall part is definitely worth seeing and will make a great profile picture or Instagram story for the kids. All n all cool place to see, just don't expect it to be an all day activity...