There are plenty of fantastic flowers worldwide that only grow in specific places or are famous for housing their beautiful blooms. From exuberant orchids to vibrant tulips, flowering plants cover the planet and range from appearance and fragrance. If you’re interested in indulging in flower tourism, don’t forget to cross off these locations off your list.
Netherlands, Lisse
When you think of the Netherlands when it comes to flowers, your mind probably goes to tulips and for good reason as their florals are their most famous tourist attractions. Holland is particularly known for its tulip festival, but if you want a less populated place to view flowers, head over to Lisse in southwest Amsterdam. Keukenhof Gardens is one of the world’s largest flower gardens and sprouts multiple colors of tulips, daffodils, orchids, hyacinths, and more.
Spain, Carmona
Carmona is one of the oldest towns in mainland Europe and sits on a large, dangerous clift. If you manage to make the trip up there, you’ll be amazed by the miles and miles of sunflowers that grow across its landscape. Be sure to see this 30,000 hectare land between May and June for the best blooms, but if you can’t see the sunflowers for yourself, Bouqs.com flower delivery is another great option. With Bouqs, you can have unique flowers delivered right to your door.
USA, Arizona
When spring arrives in the desert, the cactuses bloom with beautiful cacti buds that are typically bright and serve as a lovely oasis in a barren wasteland. Up in the Superstition Mountains, you can see Mexican poppies and Lupine blooms for free, but in the Desert Botanical Gardens, there are over 20,000 species of desert plants. Another great spot in the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum has 1,200 plants and wildflowers, all from the native Sonoran desert.
Iceland, Akureyri
While the Arctic isn’t the first place you’d think of when it comes to blooming flowers, northern Iceland is home to the famous Arctic Botanical Gardens, where many of the nation’s native plants are on display the entire year. It’s about 50 miles from the Arctic Circle and has multiple tourist attractions around it, like skiing, forests, and great junk food. Some stand-out flowers include red dahlias, which is a big red flower with a yellow center.
Japan, Tokyo
It would be impossible to talk about flowers from all around the world without mentioning the unique and beautiful cherry blossom trees that capture tourists’ hearts every year. It’s common for office workers to take a pause just to sit under the cherry blossom trees in Tokyo. Daylong celebrations for these trees will go on into the night as it’s a great place to reflect on the past. Go around late March-early April to see their landscapes in a sea of pink.
Morocco, Sahara Desert
Morocco is another desert landscape with plenty of unique flowers across its landscape, and it would be a shame to miss it because of the difficult travel. After every rare rainstorm, flowers will suddenly emerge from the sands in a mustard-colored hue. It’s a really romantic experience to watch the sun peak over the mountains while seeing the many lizards walk amongst the blooms. If you have the time, visit the ancient ruins of Volubilis and the historic city of Fez.
France, Plateau de Valensole in Provence
The French countryside is something out of a dream. With endless green trees, grass, and colorful flowers, it’s like nothing you’ll see in the city. Plateau de Valensole in Provence, nicknamed “lavender country,” is the best place to see bright lavender. You’ll know you’re near the farm immediately because you’ll smell the incredible scent of lavender. Be sure to check out the castles, churches, and museums after taking in the lovely purple view.
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