Things to do · Central Costa Blanca
Things to Do in Elche
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Elche — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Elche — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Elche
- ✦Walk the UNESCO Palmeral and Hort del Cura garden
- ✦See the original Dama de Elche replica at the MAHE archaeological museum
- ✦Visit the Basilica de Santa María (home of the Misteri d'Elx)
- ✦Tour the Museo del Calzado (footwear museum)
- ✦Explore the Clot de Galvany and Salinas dune ecosystems
Best beaches in Elche
- Playa Arenales del Sol5 km of fine sand backed by dunes — the city's main beach.
- Playa El CarabassíProtected dune beach inside the natural park.
- Playa de Les Pesqueres / El RebolloQuieter sandy stretches south of the city's coastline.
Events & festivals in Elche
- Misteri d'Elx14–15 AugustUNESCO Intangible Heritage mystery play, performed every August in the Basilica de Santa María since the Middle Ages.
- Nit de l'Albà13 AugustSpectacular palm-grove fireworks night, one of Spain's best.
- Moros y CristianosAugustHistoric re-enactments during the main fiesta cycle.
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