FREE TOUR ELCHE
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour Elche consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know Elche in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in Elche as a couple, with friends or in a group!
Free tours of Elche are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The free tours Elche are free tours organized by guides that show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in Elche?
Elche
also known as the
City of Palm Trees
is a Spanish city located in the province of Alicante, Spain.
Alicante
. Its history dates back to Roman times, when it was founded under the name of Ilici. Today, it is recognized for its impressive
World Heritage Site
which includes the Palmeral de Elche and the Misteri d’Elx, a sacred-lyrical drama that has been celebrated for more than 500 years in honor of the Assumption of Mary.
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Municipal Park
The Municipal Park of Elche is one of the most beautiful and impressive natural sites that can be visited in the city. This place has a great variety of trees, plants and flowers that provide a fresh and relaxing environment for all visitors. In addition, the park has several recreational areas where you can enjoy sports activities or just sit and relax and enjoy the scenery.
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Basilica of Santa Maria
The Basilica of Santa Maria in Elche is an impressive architectural masterpiece dating back to the 17th century. This baroque church, built on the remains of an earlier Muslim mosque, has three naves and numerous side chapels adorned with exquisite works of religious art. In addition, the basilica also has an impressive historic organ built in 1672 and several hand-carved wood carvings, including the famous “Virgin of the Assumption”.
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Altamira Palace
Altamira Palace is an impressive building located in the Spanish city of Elche. Built in the 18th century, this palace was originally the residence of the Marquis of La Romana and has become one of the most emblematic and important monuments of the historical and cultural heritage of the city. This magnificent building has an elaborate baroque façade and majestic windows that dazzle any visitor who sees it.
Itinerary
We will meet in the
heart of Elche
specifically in front of the tourist office of this town in Alicante. From there, we will begin our free tour to get to know the most important corners of a city that has two World Heritage Sites.
two World Heritage Sites
. Do you want to know what they are? Follow us!
The first stop will be the
Municipal Park
where we will find the famous
palm grove
a unique natural landscape that is a legacy of the passage of Muslims through the Iberian Peninsula. This site was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 and is considered the largest palm forest in Europe.
Afterwards, we will go to the
basilica of Santa María
to know the second Heritage, although in this case it is immaterial, since every August there takes place
“El Misteri”.
a religious representation whose origins date back to the 15th century. Their story will surprise you!
In addition, we will take you to see the exteriors of the
Palace of Altamira
which over the years has been a fortress, a textile factory and a prison.
prison
although it is now a museum. Did you know that it is one of the best preserved defensive complexes in the province of Alicante?
Finally, we will go to the
Calahorra Tower
which is integrated in the ancient wall of the city inside which are hidden some impressive frescoes from the early twentieth century.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point for the Free Tour Elche is at the Tourist Office of Elche. It lasts approximately two and a half hours.
