Mediterranean Biome

Experience sights, scents and stories from the Mediterranean, California, South Africa and Western Australia in this breathtaking Biome.

With the sweet aromas of herbs in the air, you'll take an unforgettable journey through a paradise of brightly coloured flowers, gnarled olive trunks and bountiful vines.

This Biome was our favourite, reminiscent of holidays on the continent and suggesting that some of those fruits, herbs and flowers we enjoy in Italy, Greece and Spain might just be grow-able here in the UK.

Gardens inside the Biome

Western Australia Garden

Explore the unique and colourful flora of Western Australia, which thrives on the Earth's oldest and most infertile soils.

South Africa Garden

Find towering aloes and enormous protea flowers in our recreation of the Fynbos (Afrikaans for 'fine bush').

Olive tree in Mediterranean Biome at Eden Project

Olives

Follow the golden path that winds among gnarled, ancient olive trees.

Perfume Garden

Inspired by Moorish gardens, this is a feast for the senses, with ever-changing aromas from the blooms of the season.

Citrus Grove

In our Citrus Grove, encounter fruits such familiar oranges and the bizarre Buddha's hand citron (pictured).

Eden Project guide showing two visitors around the Mediterranean Biome

Enhance your visit with an Immersive Mediterranean Experience

Join our expert guide on a private tour to gain a deeper understanding of this wonderful Biome. This Premium Experience finishes with an intriguing tasting activity around our ancient olive trees.

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Insider tips from our staff

Some highlights you can see at various times of the year

Bougainvillea

It’s not the flowers that make this plant so colourful, it’s actually the magenta bracts.

Cotton

Cotton is the world’s biggest non-food crop and is used in many things including half of the world’s textiles.

Olive

Olive trees can survive in arid conditions for an incredibly long time – some examples are 2,000 years old.

Chilli pepper

Like tomatoes, potatoes and tobacco, chillies are members of the nightshade family and come in many shapes.

Cork oak

This is one of the few trees able to regenerate their bark, making it an important renewable forest product.

Grape vine

We grow several varieties of grape in a vineyard surrounding The Rites of Dionysus sculpture at the centre of our Mediterranean Biome.

Citron

No, the fruits of this tree aren’t lemons on steroids, although they are from the citrus family!

Aloe

Aloe is thought to have healing properties – it's used in cosmetics, herbal remedies and food supplements.

Sculptures of bull and people among grapevines in Mediterranean Biome

The Rites of Dionysus sculpture

Tim Shaw’s sculptures depict the myth of Dionysus, Greek god of wine and merriment, and his followers, the Maenads, who dance and writhe through the grapevines.

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Cork pig sculptures

Made out of cork oak bark by Heather Jansch, these life-sized pigs can be found rooting around the cork oak trees.

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Eden Project Storyteller performing to visitors

Guided tours

We offer free daily tours of our Biomes, plus the opportunity to pre-book immersive private tours, to help you uncover the incredible stories of our plants and gardens.

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Rainforest leaves being watered in the Rainforet Biome at the Eden Project

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Mediterranean Biome

Gardens inside the Biome

Explore the unique and colourful flora of Western Australia, which thrives on the Earth's oldest and most infertile soils.

Find towering aloes and enormous protea flowers in our recreation of the Fynbos (Afrikaans for 'fine bush').

Follow the golden path that winds among gnarled, ancient olive trees.

Inspired by Moorish gardens, this is a feast for the senses, with ever-changing aromas from the blooms of the season.

In our Citrus Grove, encounter fruits such familiar oranges and the bizarre Buddha's hand citron (pictured).

Enhance your visit with an Immersive Mediterranean Experience

Insider tips from our staff

Some highlights you can see at various times of the year

Bougainvillea

Cotton

Olive

Chilli pepper

Cork oak

Grape vine

Citron

Aloe

The Rites of Dionysus sculpture