Free tour

Free Tour of essential Elche

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Elche

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: La Marina Tours

Registered on 15 February 2022

At La Marina Tours, we are proud to present a unique and exciting perspective to explore the Marina Alta and Baja. We are more than a tour guide company; We are passionate storytellers, culture lovers and advocates of authentic experiences. Our mission is to offer more than just tours: we seek to transcend expectations and provide a deeper connection with the Navy, highlighting its historical, cultural and natural wealth in a way that goes beyond the conventional. Our tour guides are passionate locals, knowledgeable about every cobblestone street, every historical monument and every tradition rooted in the region. By joining our Free Tours, you will not only explore the Marina Alta and Baja, but you will immerse yourself in its charming details, discovering what makes this land truly special. At La Marina Tours, we believe that traveling is more than visiting places; It's about authentic experiences and creating lasting memories. Join us to experience the Marina in a completely new and exciting way. With us, each tour is an invitation to discover, enjoy and connect with the unique essence of the Marina Alta and Baja!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

At the indicated time we will meet in the heart of Elche and from there we will begin our free tour to see the most important corners of a city that has two World Heritage Sites . Do you want to know what they are?

We will walk towards the Municipal Park , where we will find the famous palm grove , a unique natural landscape that is a legacy of the Muslims' passage through the Iberian Peninsula. This place was declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 and is considered the largest palm forest in Europe .

During our route we will see the Altamira Palace , which over the years has been a fortress, a textile factory and a prison , although it is currently a museum. Did you know that it is one of the best preserved defensive complexes in the province of Alicante?

We will advance towards Calle Mayor to cross through the Central Market . Did you know that the vestiges of ancient Arab baths are preserved here? We will also go to the Elche Town Hall , a beautiful 15th century building that presides over the square.

In Glorieta Square, we will learn the story of the most famous lady in Elche along with her replica. Before finishing the tour, we will contemplate the Basilica of Santa María to discover the second Heritage, although in this case it is intangible. “El Misteri” takes place here every August, a religious representation whose origins date back to the 15th century.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Plaça del Parc, 3, 03202 Elx, Alicante, Spain

You will recognize us with a green umbrella

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).