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Elche, in Alicante, is an engaging city that offers three cultural attractions that are protected by UNESCO for their priceless value to humanity. These are simply essential must-sees to make your stay in Elche truly memorable. Get away for a few days and discover ancient monuments, fascinating history, breathtaking landscapes and gorgeous beaches on which to kick back.
What to do in Elche
Your plans in Elche must include a stroll in the shade of literally thousands of palm trees. The Palmeral de Elche is a centuries-old palm grove with more than 200,000 date palms and is a World Heritage Site. Among the different groves, the one known as Huerto del Cura stands out for its timeless beauty. We recommend a guided tour to discover this fascinating monument consisting of living palm trees!
Continue through the streets of Elche’s Historical and Artistic Centre, where stately homes and the ancient walls and towers remain beautifully preserved. You should also visit the Basilica of Santa María, where the Misteri d'Elx is performed every year on 14 and 15 August. This is a medieval sacred lyrical drama that has been declared a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
If you can't make it to the performances, an alternative is to visit the Municipal Museum of the Festival, dedicated to this celebration. Continue with the Altamira Castle-Palace, which dates back to the 13th century and features architectural elements from later centuries.
This fortress is currently home to Elche’s Archaeological and History Museum (MAHE). Its collections will take you back even to the Neolithic period and give you an in-depth understanding of L'Alcudia archaeological site. Furthermore, we recommend visiting the old Arab Baths.
Yet there is so much more to see in Elche! Two Baroque buildings, the Jorge Juan Palace and the Church of the former Convent of San José, are a must on your itinerary. And make sure you stop off to enjoy the third UNESCO-recognised institution in Elche, the Pusol Traditional Culture Centre and School Museum. The wealth of objects in this large ethnological collection will amaze you.
Your visit to Elche should include the archaeological site of L'Alcudia, where the city of Ilici was located and where an ancient treasure, the Lady of Elche, was found. And moving on, let's explore the city's natural and scenic heritage!
The Clot de Galvany Municipal Natural Park and the fantastic El Hondo Natural Park are of extraordinary ecological value. Here you can observe a large number of bird species as you explore the park along its four hiking trails. Finally, don't forget that Elche offers beautiful beaches, such as Arenales del Sol, El Pinet, La Marina, Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo and more. You may need more than just a few days to explore it all!
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