Places worth the detour in Elche City

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Elche City, Spain, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Palmeral of Elche. 6 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Sacred sites2 Parks & cemeteries1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Palmeral of Elche

Parks & cemeteries · Notable

Historic palm grove in Elche, Spain, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000

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2.Mystery Play of Elche

Built landmarks · Notable

Cultural property in Elche, Spain

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3.Palacio de Altamira

Built landmarks · 15th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Elche, Spain

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4.L'Alcúdia

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Elche, Spain

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5.Basilica of St. Mary, Elche

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church building in Elche, Spain

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6.Basilica of Our Lady of Help, Aspe

Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Aspe, Spain

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7.Museu Arqueològic i d'Història d'Elx

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Elche, Spain

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8.Els Pontets

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Aqueduct in Crevillent, Spain

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