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Walking through the Old Town of Elche

Elche is also known as the City of Palms as it is located within the largest Palm forest in Europe. This city has two international UNESCO awards; one for its palm groves and the other for its religious play, the Misteri d’Elx which the people of the city have performed annually in August since Medieval times. The week’s play is rounded off with one of Spain’s loudest firework displays know as the Nit d’Alba. Once you have visited the Tourist Office, just above the car park, you can explore Elche by following our Elche city walking route. Why not climb the narrow steps up to the roof of the Basilica, from where you get a wonderful view over Elche and its palms. You can visit the various museums including the award winning Archaeological and History Museum or get to know more about the palms at the Huerto del Cura. Stroll through the Municipal Park and go into the Visitors Centre for an audio visual introduction to the city or take the small Tourist Train. Elche has some great shopping. The Salvador Artesano shoe factory outlet is the largest of all the Salvador Artesano shops and is a must for all shoe lovers as it is about the size of a football pitch! Nearby is the El Corte Ingles department store. It sells everything that you would expect, is open during siesta and has free parking! The L’Aljub is a large indoor mall with Eroski, Bershka, C&A, Zara, H&M, Primark and many more shops, plus a Comic Park to keep the Children entertained and free parking! Monuments Basílica of Santa Maria: Located at Plaza de Santa Maria the Basilica is a good example of spanish barroco, but it also keeps traits from previous styles rococo or neoclassical. It is said that the Mystery Play of Elche was first performed here. The tower offers an splendid view of the Palm Grove. Entance to the Basilica: free. Tower: 2 €. Town Hall: Plaza de Baix 1. The Town Hall dates from the 15th century. One of the clocks gives the hour by a puppet hitting a bell with a hummer. Palace of Altamira: Calle Diagonal del Palau 7. Once a nobility house, also a prison and textile factory until the 20th century, now it's been restored. It contains the Museo Arqueológico y de Historia de Elche. Entrance: 3 €. Calahorra Tower: Calle Uberna 14. Built between the 12th and 13th centuries the tower is a remain of the old city walls. Entrance: 2 €.