Costa Blanca sculpture garden welcomes visitors after exhibition closes

Nestled in the hills of L’Alfàs del Pi, the 20,000-square-metre garden remains home to around 50 permanent sculptures displayed among thousands of trees, shrubs and flowering plants. While the latest guest exhibition has finished, the permanent collection continues to offer visitors a unique combination of art, nature and tranquillity.

From orange grove to cultural landmark

The story of the Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden began in 1996, when Dutch couple Johannes Klein and Johanna Schreuder purchased what was then a neglected orange grove. Over the following four years, they transformed the land into an impressive botanical garden, restoring the historic terraces, laying around 800 metres of pathways and planting hundreds of rose bushes, palm trees, cypresses, ficus trees and many other species.

The first sculpture found its place in the gardens in 2002, and the couple soon decided the project was too special to keep private. In 2003 they established the Fundación Klein-Schreuder de la Comunidad Valenciana, ensuring the gardens would be preserved for future generations before opening them to the public later that year.

Art designed to speak for itself

Since then, the collection has steadily grown, with sculptures centred on people and animals, reflecting the founders’ belief that art should be accessible and enjoyed without lengthy explanations.

Alongside the permanent exhibition, the gardens have hosted numerous temporary exhibitions by emerging and established artists, including the recently concluded display by Reiner Izquierdo. The venue has also become an atmospheric setting for concerts, weddings and even open-air classical ballet performances.

Visitors can also discover sculptures created by Johanna Klein-Schreuder herself, adding another personal touch to the collection.

Summer colour remains

Although the temporary exhibition has ended, there is still plenty to discover. One of the current highlights is the spectacular Hibiscus coccinea, whose striking scarlet flowers are now in full bloom, adding vibrant colour to the already lush surroundings.

Whether visiting to admire contemporary sculpture, explore the extensive botanical gardens or simply enjoy a peaceful walk away from the crowds, the Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden remains one of the Costa Blanca’s hidden gems.

Further information, including opening times and visitor details, is available on the Klein-Schreuder Sculpture Garden website.