Location: Elche
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Elche (/ˈɛltʃeɪ/, Spanish: [ˈeltʃe]), or Elx (Valencian: [ˈɛʎtʃ]), is a town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, Spain. According to the 2014 census, Elche has a population of some 228,647 inhabitants (called il·licitans in Valencian and ilicitanos in Spanish), ranking as the third most populated city in the Valencian Community (after Valencia and Alicante) and the 20th largest Spanish city.
Restaurants in Elche
1. Misteri D'Elx
2. Palmeral de Elche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Reviewed By aloisca
Small botanical garden with many plants, little streams and fish. Very nice place for a walk and a rest and beautiful pictures
3. Museo Paleontologico de Elche
4. Huerto Del Cura Jardin Artistico Nacional
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 921 reviews
Reviewed By ncatalan
Such a beautiful place. Serene, green and lush with plenty of places to sit down in the shade as you contemplate the gorgeous palm trees and peacocks. Don’t miss the Imperial Palm Tree dedicated your Austrian Empress ‘Sissi’ who came to visit in the 19th century.
5. Basilica de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Zebby66
A visit to Basilica de Santa Maria is a must if your in Elche... The bell tower is just amazing!!!! The €2 administration fee is a bargain. The 270 or so spiral staircase is not for everyone, it gets quite narrow at the very top and if your claustrophobic maybe not for you... But all that said if you can give it a go.. On each level on the way up that have set out how it would have been in the past. The hole experience on the way up is very informative and fun.. and the views from the top “BREATHTAKING” May just be helpful to ask at the bottom how many people are already up the tower as passing people on the stairs can be a bit challenging...
6. MAHE - Museu Arqueologic i d'Historia d'Elx
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By R4935FDdavidb - El Barco de Avila, Spain
Another impressive museum in Alicante province presenting the history of the region. This museum preserves a large collection of remains found in the excavation of the many sites in the region, including the Venus found in a water tank on the Alcudia site. Presentation is clear and well documented, but most impressive is the way the museum uses historic spaces. You enter through a modern building and then go through an underground passage under the square to see the Arab walls and towers and then into the castle where the final rooms are to be found. There is also a cafe and a public car park beneath the building.
7. Playa El Carabassi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By Bill5272013 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Great beach to get away from it all as you can always find a quiet spot. The only problem can be the wind but if you find a sheltered spot you'll be fine. The further you walk the quieter but there are no facilities and at the far end you will find the odd nudist. It takes about 40 mins to walk from Arenales along the promenade then down the walkway and on to the beach. The no3 bus will take you part of the way
8. Palmeral of Elche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By MikeL383
If arriving by train turn left as you exit until you enter the grove on your left, do not cross the main road even though there are more palm trees ( we got disorientated). The park has the elegant palms and a number of water features to break up the walk and bring interest before reaching the main town and tourist information. Enough seating spaces to be able to enjoy the peace.
9. Playa Del Pinet
10. Rio Safari Elche
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 833 reviews
Rio Safari Elche is an animal park at Santa Pola-Elche road, in Costa Blanca. It is located in an oasis with more than 4000 palm trees. A good place for families and children. Visitors can enjoy a nice journey and relax, meeting more than one hundred animal species. Enjoy Splash Park during summer, the new water park of Rio Safari Elche with pools, many toboggans, water falls, children playground, baby area and restaurant. Swimming with sea lions, encounters with lemurs, chimpanzees and orangutans; shows and multi-adventure area are other activities people can enjoy at Rio Safari Elche.
Reviewed By F9652BKsheilas - Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
A very interesting day out, fun filled with exciting animals at every turn. We took our 8 year old Grandson for a day out while on holiday in Salinas and this is what he chose. He loved it! So many different animal species to see, all very well looked after and healthy looking. Plenty of fascinating information on each enclosure in several languages for those who don't speak Spanish. Lots of stops throughout the Safari park for a bite to eat, a cool drink or just a little rest (as a disabled lady with walking sticks this was perfect for me) We spent most of the day at the park and our Grandson wasn't bored or fed up once! The sea lion performance was a favourite as was the giraffe which we were able to feed. Very reasonable entry fee with a train ride around the park thrown in with the price. Thoroughly enjoyed our day out. X
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