11 Facts About Elche

Elche is a city and municipality of Spain, belonging to the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community.

Elche lost importance during the period of Moorish occupation, when it was moved slightly north to its present location.

Elche was granted the title of city by King Amadeo in 1871.

City is known for the Palmeral de Elche, that is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the only palm grove in Europe with North African origins and the largest on the continent.

Today, the city of Elche contains 97 orchards composed of 70, 000 date palms, concentrated in the east bank of the Vinalopo.

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Economy of Elche is based, in large part, on the footwear industry, with over 1, 000 shoe factories, being one of the most important footwear centres in Spain and the rest of Europe with brands like Pura Lopez, Kelme or Panama Jack.

Elche has a conference centre, an international airport (Aeropuerto de Alicante) a public University, Universidad Miguel Hernandez, and a private University, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera.

Elche has a hot semi-arid climate close to a desert climate (BWh) with mild, dry winters and hot, dry summers.

Elche Grand Theater is a theatrical space constructed at the beginning of the 20th Century, created by the architect Alfonso Garin.

Alejandro Ramos Folques Archaeological and History Museum of Elche has been turned into an archaeological cultural model at a regional level of great importance.

Festa Museum, about the Mystery of Elche, originated with the intention of showing La Festa to the visitors that come to the city throughout the year.