Elche, the city of palm trees with an impressive cultural heritage

Elche, a city of great cultural and natural wealth, is famous for its impressive palm grove, the historic Vinalopó River, its vibrant festivals and a culture that spans centuries. It is, without a doubt, a treasure of the Costa Blanca where history and modernity intertwine to create an unforgettable experience.

Patrimonial wealth

In Elche we find some treasures that make this town a very special place:

• El Palmeral : It is the largest extension of date palms in Europe. It has between 200,000 and 300,000 specimens and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . With more than 2,000 years of history, this oasis in the middle of the city is a living testimony of the agricultural techniques inherited from the Muslims and a place of incomparable beauty.
• The Misteri d'Elx: It is another World Heritage Site . This sacred-lyric representation takes place every August in the Basilica of Santa María.
• The Lady of Elche: It is one of the most emblematic Iberian sculptures and a treasure of ancient art in Spain. Made of limestone between the 5th and 4th centuries BC, it represents a richly dressed lady.
• Basilica of Saint Mary: Known for its blue dome, it combines Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical styles.
• The Traditional Culture Center-Puçol School Museum: is an institution dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of local culture and history.

Footwear industry and other infrastructure

The industry in Elche is a key sector that drives the local and regional economy, with a strong tradition in footwear manufacturing and diversification that ranges from agriculture to high technology and services.

The city also has highly relevant infrastructure, among which the following stand out:

• Alicante-Elche Airport in El Altet.
• Alicante Fair Institution (IFA)
• City of Elche Congress Center

Local gastronomy and popular festivals

Elche's gastronomy is a reflection of its rich history and its privileged location between the orchard and the sea. Among its most emblematic dishes , rice with crust stands out, whose name is due to the fact that it has a layer of beaten egg that forms a “crust.” Other traditional dishes are: gazpacho, arroz a banda, migas, potato omelette from Elche, shrimp with garlic, spinach with chickpeas, coca from Elche, etc. Furthermore, being a large producer of dates, figs and pomegranates, we find these ingredients in different recipes, such as desserts or the typical date liqueur.

The Elche Festivals are a display of tradition and joy that extend throughout the year. The most important are the August Festivals with Mora and Cristina tickets, Offering of Flowers to the Patron Saint, giant paella, brass bands...

Virgin and paradisiacal beaches

Along the 9 kilometers of Elche coast we find virgin beaches with golden sands and an important, excellently preserved dune system. These beaches are not only a paradise for lovers of the sun and the sea, but they also offer rich biodiversity and are an example of how the conservation of the ecosystem can be combined with the enjoyment of visitors. Among the most notable beaches are:

• Arenales del Sol
• The Altet
• The Carabassi
• The Pinet
• The marine
• Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo

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