Elche

Stad · Valencia, 🇪🇸 Spanien

Elche is a city in the province of Alicante, in the southeast of Spain. It is known for its palm grove, one of the largest in Europe, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Elche is also a major center of Spanish shoe making.

The city has a compact old center, a Baroque basilica and beaches about 12 km to the south. It suits a half day or one day of sights, and it is an easy trip from Alicante.

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När du ska besöka

Spring and autumn are the best seasons, with warm, sunny days. Summer is very hot, and winter is mild and mostly dry.

The Mystery Play of Elche (Misteri d'Elx), a medieval religious drama sung in Valencian, is performed on 14 and 15 August. It is a UNESCO listed tradition.

Bästa tiden att besöka: februari, mars, april, maj, juni, oktober, november

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Typiskt väder i januari

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16° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 3°–21°
7° på natten
5 regndagar
15 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

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17° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 2°–23°
7° på natten
4 regndagar
14 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i mars

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20° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 5°–26°
9° på natten
6 regndagar
16 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

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22° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 8°–28°
12° på natten
6 regndagar
15 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i maj

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26° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 11°–32°
15° på natten
5 regndagar
18 soldagar
10 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 7 · högt

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31° (känns som 30°) · extremvärden 16°–36°
19° på natten
3 regndagar
22 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lätt bris
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juli

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34° · extremvärden 19°–38°
22° på natten
1 regndag
26 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
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UV-index 9 · mycket högt

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Mindre bra

34° (känns som 35°) · extremvärden 20°–38°
23° på natten
3 regndagar
22 soldagar
10 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Upp till 11 dagar över 35°

Typiskt väder i september

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30° · extremvärden 16°–35°
20° på natten
7 regndagar
16 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Utmärkt

26° (känns som 25°) · extremvärden 12°–30°
16° på natten
7 regndagar
14 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lätt bris
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i november

Utmärkt

20° (känns som 17°) · extremvärden 6°–25°
11° på natten
6 regndagar
13 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Bra

17° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 4°–22°
8° på natten
6 regndagar
12 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
UV-index 2 · lågt

Klimatdata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Främsta sevärdheter

Palmerar d'Elx is a large grove of date palms with irrigation channels. Parts of it are open as gardens, and the palms shade many streets in the center.
The Hort del Cura is a garden in the palm grove, known for a very old palm with many branches.
The Basílica de Santa María is the main church, with a Baroque façade and a large blue dome.
La Calahorra is a medieval fortified tower beside the river.
The Palau d'Altamira is a medieval palace with Moorish features in the old center.
La Alcudia is an archaeological site on the edge of the city, where the famous Lady of Elche sculpture was found in 1897. The original is now in a museum in Madrid.

Utvalda listor

Angel L. Valero / CC BY-SA 2.0

Elche Essentials

Explore Elche’s diverse landscape, ranging from the 17th-century masonry dam of the Pantano de Elche to the sandy shores of Playa del Saladar. This selection highlights the city's architectural heritage, such as the modernist Torre del Gall, and its natural spaces, including the Tabayá viewpoint and birdwatching sites. Local commerce is represented through the traditional markets of Plaza de Madrid and San José, while the Río Safari provides wildlife encounters within the region's characteristic palm groves.

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Upplevelser att prova

Walk through the palm grove in the morning, before the heat builds.
Visit in August for the Mystery Play, which takes place in the Basílica de Santa María.

Turer och aktiviteter

Elche – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Alicante (about 25 km, 20 minutes by train or car): the provincial capital, with a castle and a long beach.
Orihuela (about 25 km, 30 minutes by car): a historic town with churches and a university.
Torrevieja (about 40 km, 40 minutes by car): a seaside resort with salt lakes.
Benidorm (about 60 km, 1 hour by car): a large beach resort.

Områden att utforska

Other places nearby:

Provincial capital: Alicante.
Coast: Torrevieja and Benidorm.
Big city: Valencia.

Resa dit

By air: Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is about 10 km from the center and is the main airport for the area. Buses and taxis link it with Elche.
By train: Trains stop at Elche-Parque and Elche-Carrús stations. Book on Renfe.
By bus: Buses link Elche with Alicante, Murcia and the coast.

Ta sig runt

On foot: The old center and the palm grove are compact and flat.
Cycling: The city is flat, and cycling is easy.

Bilkörning

Is a car worth it?: Not for the center. A car helps for the beaches and nearby towns.
Parking: Use a car park near the center.
Restrictions: The old center has limited access for cars.

Mat och dryck

Elche is known for arroz con costra (rice baked in a pan with a crust of egg on top) and for its dates. Fresh vegetables, rice dishes and seafood from the nearby coast are common.

Most restaurants and tapas bars are in the center and around the palm grove.

Frukost

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lunch

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Middag

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Mellanmål och gatumat

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Drycker

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Elche is a safe city. Summer heat is strong, so avoid the middle of the day, carry water and wear sun protection.

Historia

Elche has been settled since ancient times. The Iberians lived at La Alcudia, and the Romans later built a colony there. The Moors planted the palm groves and built the irrigation channels.

The city grew in the Middle Ages, and the shoe industry became its main business in the 19th and 20th centuries.