This free tour around Elche is the best way to explore the most symbolic areas of the city. Learn about the town's past and travel back to the 15th century!
Tour Details
We'll meet in the Plaça del Parc at the indicated time, and from here we'll start the free tour and explore the most important corners of the city, with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The first stop will be the Municipal Park, where we'll find the famous 'Palmeral'. This palm grove is the largest in Europe, covering 1.4 sq miles (3.5 km2) and symbolising the Arabic history throughout the Iberian Peninsula. The unique natural area, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, has 200,000 palm trees.
Next up, we'll head to the Palace of Altamira, which over time has been a fort, a textile factory, a prison and it's now a museum. Did you know that it is one of the best-preserved defensive complexes in the Alicante province?
From here, we'll walk down Calle Mayor heading to the Mercado Central, where we'll find ancient ruins of Arab baths among the bustling stalls. Then, we'll head towards the city's Town Hall, a stunning 15th century building. Here, we'll admire the intricate facade while also paying attention to the ground on which we walk. The drawings within the ceramic pieces are typical of the region.
Up next, we'll head to Plaza de la Glorieta, to learn about the most famous woman of Elche. Following on, we'll go to the Santa Maria Basilica to learn more about the second site named as a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A famous religious event is performed in August every year called 'El Misteri d'Elx'; dating back to the 15th century, it reenacts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Finally, we'll bring the experience to an end and this final stop, 1.5 hours later.
Groups
Groups with more than 6 people aren't admitted on this free tour, even if booking separately.
