Elche, Medieval municipality in Alicante province, Spain
The city extends across a valley between mountains, featuring a Mediterranean climate with more than 200,000 palm trees throughout its urban landscape.
Romans established a settlement named Ilici in the 5th century BC, which developed into a significant colonial center for trade and agriculture.
The Mystery Play of Elche, performed annually in August at Basilica de Santa Maria, represents the death and assumption of Virgin Mary.
The Alicante-Elche Airport connects the region to major European destinations, while local shoe manufacturing industries provide employment to thousands.
The Palmeral of Elche contains over 200,000 date palms, forming the largest palm grove in Europe and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Location: Province of Alicante
Location: Baix Vinalopó
Inception: 5 century BCE
Capital city: Elche City
Elevation above the sea: 86 m
Shares border with: Alicante, Aspe, Crevillent, Dolores, Guardamar del Segura, Monforte del Cid, San Fulgencio, Santa Pola
Website: http://elche.es
GPS coordinates: 38.26694,-0.69833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:14
Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero
3.1 km
Mystery Play of Elche
0 m
Palmeral of Elche
278 m
Huerto del Cura
692 m
Parque El Palmeral
284 m
Basilica of St. Mary, Elche
79 m
L'Alcúdia
3.1 km
El Fondo Natural Park
10.6 km
Salinas de Santa Pola Natural Park
11.1 km
Huerto del Cura
667 m
Palacio de Altamira
96 m
Embalse de Embarcaderos
4.9 km
Campo de Altabix
1.3 km
Castillo-Fortaleza de Santa Pola
15.1 km
Playa de los Saladares
15.7 km
Torre de la Calahorra
144 m
Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche
149 m
Dunas del Carabasí
16.4 km
Platja de Llevant
15.2 km
Playa del Tamarit
13 km
Torre de Tamarit
11.7 km
Santa Pola Lighthouse
17 km
Portus Ilicitanus
14.6 km
El Rebollo
16.1 km
El Cau
6.1 km
Torre del Gall
6.3 km
Acuario Municipal (Santa Pola)
15.1 km
Lisa
13.3 kmReviews
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