Discover Elche
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Hafen
Cartagena, Spain
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$104
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 6 Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Attention garden lovers, this one's for you! Elche is located one hour from Alicante and boasts an amazing microclimate that has enabled the creation of one of the largest palm forests in southern Europe, with nearly 250,000 palm trees. Commercial palm plantations are not financially viable here, so it is rare to find so many palms in one place.
The Palmeral de Elche is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Municipal Park to learn more about the different local species and why there are so many palms here.
The highlight of your tour will be crossing the threshold of the Huerto del Cura — the Priest's Garden, which dates to 1918. With more than 300 types of plants, this garden offers a perfect opportunity to relax and connect with nature.
You'll have free time to stroll at your leisure and taste some local specialties (at your own expense). Date palms are the most common variety here, but don't miss the Elisabeth Palm, named after Empress Sisi, and the Imperial palm tree with many branches.
Notes:
Travel time to Elche is approximately one hour each way. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.