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Elche Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

About Elche

A city of 225,000 inhabitants, Elche is located just outsideAlicanteand is the capital of the Baix Vinalopó region. The Vinalopó River divides the city in two. Elche has a history as an industrial city (especially known for its shoe industries). Today the industries are still present, but the city also offers different attractions and services for visitors — among them the hugeworld heritagelisted palm grove.

Top Attractions in Elche

Explore the best things to see and do in Elche:

  • Banys Àrabs
  • Basílica de Santa Maria
  • Centre d'Exposicions
  • Elx al Carrer
  • Festival Medieval d'Elx
  • LGTBI Diversa Festival
  • L'Hort del Cura
  • Misteri d'Elx

Where to Eat in Elche

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Asador Ilicitano
  • 🍴El Misteri d'Anna
  • 🍴Mesón El Granaíno
  • 🍴Restaurante Dátil de Oro
  • 🍴Restaurante Els Capellans
  • 🍴Restaurante Frisone

Where to Stay in Elche

  • 🏨Holiday Inn Elche
  • 🏨Hostal Candilejas
  • 🏨Hostal Madruga
  • 🏨Hotel Campanile
  • 🏨Hotel Huerto del Cura
  • 🏨Hotel Ibis

Elche Travel Guide Sections

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