What to visit in Elche

What to visit in Elche

A rare double UNESCO distinction — a living palm-grove oasis and a medieval sung mystery play — alongside an iconic archaeological find.

Landmarks & Heritage

4 unmissable landmarks in Elche

A rare double UNESCO distinction — a living palm-grove oasis and a medieval sung mystery play — alongside an iconic archaeological find.

Palmeral de ElchePalmeral de Elche
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01 · UNESCO World Heritage Palm Grove

Palmeral de Elche

UNESCO World Heritage Palm Grove
67 orchards and roughly 45,000 date palms across 144 hectares, an Arab-engineered oasis unique in Europe.
Misteri d'ElxMisteri d'Elx
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02 · UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Drama

Misteri d'Elx

UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Drama
An entirely sung, centuries-old sacred play performed every August 14–15 in the Basilica of Santa María.
Huerto del Cura & the Imperial PalmHuerto del Cura & the Imperial Palm
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03 · National Artistic Garden Landmark

Huerto del Cura & the Imperial Palm

National Artistic Garden Landmark
Home to the 176-year-old seven-stemmed 'Imperial Palm,' named for Empress Sissi of Austria.
Archaeological Museum of Elche (Lady of Elche)Archaeological Museum of Elche (Lady of Elche)
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04 · Iberian Archaeological Treasure

Archaeological Museum of Elche (Lady of Elche)

Iberian Archaeological Treasure
Houses the famed 4th-century BCE limestone bust discovered at the nearby L'Alcudia site.

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