Elche
In the heart of the Costa Blanca and surrounded by more than 200,000 palm trees, lies the city of Elche (Elx in Valencian). It is the third most populated city in the Valencian Community.
Elche is a city that offers its visitors all the advantages of the province. Its prehistory and history, its natural resources and beaches, as well as the great predilection of its inhabitants, the people of Elche, culture and customs draw our attention to this modern, dynamic and fast-growing city.
Elche is a large municipality surrounded by several small villages, such as Perleta, Arenales del Sol, El Altet, Valverde, Balsares, Matola, Toretta and many more.
Elche is a beautiful city with many attractions of history, nature, culture and beautiful beaches. Recommendations include:
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- Huerto del Cura Garden, a botanical garden located in the city. The garden is approximately 13,000 m² densely populated with palm trees. There are about 1000 palm trees, most of which are date palms. In addition to the palm trees, Mediterranean garden plants such as pomegranates, orange, fig and lemon trees grow here, to which plants of subtropical origin and a collection of cacti have been added over time.
- Basilica of Santa Maria, a Catholic church located in the Eucharistic Congress Square, built in the Baroque style between 1672 and 1784.
- Palau d'Altamira / Palace of Altamira, The palace was built at the end of the 15th century by the Castilian nobleman Gutierre de Cárdenas, although it is likely that it was built on top of an earlier work from the 12th or 13th century that formed part of the fortifications of the walled city of Almohad. In April 1939, at the end of the Civil War, Franco's troops used the building as a concentration camp for Republican prisoners. It is currently restored and in perfect condition, where the Archaeological and Historical Museum of Elche is located.
- Municipal Park, municipal garden where you can go for a walk or just relax and enjoy. There is also plenty to do for children.
- La Alcudia Archaeological Park, beautifully displayed archaeological park, with two modern exhibits and information panels accompanying the various finds.
- The Palm Grove, this palm grove was included in the year 2000 in the UNESCO World Heritage List. They are the only palm groves in Europe and cover an area of 3.5 km2. The first date palms in Elche may have been planted as early as the 5th century BC by Carthaginians who settled in southeastern Spain.
- Multiventura Elche, an adventure park with active activities for toddlers to adrenaline junkie
