The Palmeral or Palm Grove of Elche (Spanish: Palmeral de Elche; Valencian: Palmerar d'Elx) is the generic name for a system of date palm orchards in the city of Elche, Spain. The Palmeral …

Mar 2, 2025 · Elche palm groves are one of the Costa Blanca's most famous attractions. Covering an area of 3,500m2 they are the largest of their kind in all of Europe. Visitors to Elche wishing …

The Palmeral de Elche is the largest palm grove in Europe. Although its presence dates from prehistoric times, it was in the Muslim period when it reached its greatest splendour, as the …

The urban area of the palm tree grove of Elche, declared a World Heritage Site, surrounds the city. On one end is the Town Park, the largest gardened area of the palm tree forest, which …

Dec 6, 2024 · The Palm Grove of Elche, declared a World Heritage Site in 2000, is the largest in Europe and a city symbol. Comprising thousands of palm trees, the Palm Grove dates back to …

We then cross Curtidors street and we can marvel at the sight of some of the best-preserved concentrations of palm groves. The Casimira, Pastoret, Mareta, Borreguet and Monjo groves …

The Palmeral of Elche, a landscape of groves of date palms, was formally laid out, with elaborate irrigation systems, at the time the Muslim city of Elche was erected, towards the end of...

Explore the best things to do in Elche Spain, from wandering the UNESCO-listed palm grove to hiking to epic waterfalls.

The Palmeral of Elche is a mesmerizing UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the heart of Spain’s Valencia region. It’s an extraordinary palm grove that stretches across the city of …

Standing over 30 metres high, this more than 200 year old dinosaur of the plant kingdom is the highest of the palm trees in the Elche Palm Grove, soaring above the town like the bird after …

Dec 19, 2024 · Known for its vast palm grove, stunning beaches, and rich cultural heritage, Elche offers visitors a unique Mediterranean experience. This travel guide will take you through the …

The Palmeral de Elche is an enormous palm grove located in the province of Alicante on the Costa Blanca coast. The city of Elche is situated just under 30 kilometres from Alicante and …

To explore with some good company the 2.5km-long Palm Grove Route, which takes in some of the loveliest groves is one of the best ways of appreciating Elche’s palm tree greenery.

Sep 12, 2019 · The Palmeral de Elche is a huge palm grove in the city of Elche, Alicante, Spain. It is one of the largest and best preserved palm groves in Europe and was declared a UNESCO …

Feb 23, 2025 · Elche palm groves are a must visit during a holiday in Orihuela, especially during the scorching summer months of July and August. Quite a few towns and cities on the Costa …

Elche’s Palm Grove In the Municipal District of Elche there is the greatest concentration of palm trees in all of Europe: according to estimations, there are between 200,000 and 300,000 …

From its ancient origins through to its flourishing Moorish period, when Muslims developed orchards and an exceptional watering system, it’s become a cross-cultural landmark. Wander …

Nov 29, 2019 · This magical UNESCO world heritage site consists of a large expanse of palm trees (reportedly numbering two hundred and forty thousand – one for every inhabitant of …

Elche has a spectacular oasis in the middle of the city, a valley with more than 200,000 palm trees that goes on for as far as the eye can see. Despite its lush forest appearance, the Palm Grove …

The Palmeral de Elche (or Palm Grove of Elche) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its grove of more than 11,000 palm trees – the largest in all of Europe. It has roots that are...