Palmeral of Elche
Palmeral de Elche
Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove in Elx, Spain, is one of the largest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

📜 Ancient palm grove, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000.
🔍 One of the largest and northernmost palm groves of its kind in the world, covering 500 hectares.

Why Go

🌴 Explore over 200,000 date palms, many over 300 years old
🚶 Meander through public orchards and the municipal park
💧 Observe ancient, still-working irrigation canals
🌳 Visit the unique Huerto del Cura botanical garden

Tips

🚂 Consider a tourist train for an hour-long city and palm grove tour.

Cost

💰 Tourist train: Adults 3.50 EUR, children/seniors 2.30 EUR.

Hours

🕒 Tourist train: Daily, 10:00-17:00, departures hourly.

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