Cheap holidays to Elche: The City of Palms
As well as over 300,000 - yes 300,000! - palm trees, Elche has a lot going for it. The third largest city in the Valencia region of the Costa Blanca, it only takes around an hour to drive from Alicante - itself only a 2 and a half hour flight from the UK. Elche holidays offer a fascinating historical centre and a rich cultural climate with plenty of attractions for all ages. Anyway, back to those palm trees…scattered all over the city, they give holidays in Elche an air of exoticism. The plantation itself is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an amazing place to stroll around whilst on holiday in Elche.
Choose Elche holidays for culture, history - and shoes!
For sun-worshippers, August is the best month for your holiday in Elche. Temperatures can reach a scorching 40C, so don't forget the sunscreen! Elche holidays in August provide an ideal opportunity to witness the Mystery of Elche theatre production. This annual event is held on the fourteenth and fifteenth of August and practically the entire town comes together to watch over 300 singers performing a religious lyrical drama, telling the story of the death of the Virgin Mary and her assumption to heaven. Celebrations begin on thirteenth of August with Nit de l'Alba, a festival of fireworks that originates from the Middle Ages. Hundreds of fireworks are fired from several parts of the city, including firework displays put on by the townspeople themselves. If your holiday to Elche coincide with this spectacle, it mustn't be missed.
Other highlights of Elche holidays include the Arab baths, the Municipal Festa Museum and the Archaeological Museum within the Palacio de Altamira. If you want to add a cultural feel to your holiday in Elche you should travel to Valencia which is a popular city break destination and well worth a visit.
Holidays in Elche give you the chance to discover some fabulous white beaches like La Marina and the Arenals del Sol. Elche is in close proximity to other resorts also with fantastic beaches, click here for more information on [resorts in Costa Blanca] (http://holidays.lastminute.com/spain/costa-blanca-holidays.htm) You can also try a few water sport activities during your holiday in Elche.
Holidays in Elche will definitely get your taste buds working overtime. As well as the typical Mediterranean fish and rice dishes, many of the restaurants offer international cuisine.
Did we mention shoes? Elche is one of the leading producers of footwear in Europe. So make sure you leave some room in your suitcase to take home a new pair of shoes as a stylish memento of your holiday in Elche.
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Elche holidays are ideal if you want to explore other tourist hot spots in Costa Blanca. It is only half an hour drive from Benidorm, one of the liveliest tourist resorts. Click here for more information on things do in Benidorm
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