Elche: walking tour through the historic center and botanical garden Huerto de Cura
ID: GYG894655-1418075
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
We will see the palm grove of Elche (UNESCO Heritage), with its garden Huerto de Cura and the historic center with majestic Basilica of Santa Maria, Altamira Palace, Calahorra Tower and Arab baths.
During our tour we visited the most emblematic places of Elche, which has three World Heritage Sites: the largest palm grove in Europe, the Misteri d'Elx and the Puçol Educational Project and Museum.
Elche cannot be imagined without its majestic Palm Grove, the largest palm grove in Europe, with more than 200 thousand palm trees. This impressive ensemble includes different orchards such as the Municipal Park, the Huerto del Cura and others.
The Huerto del Cura, the most beautiful and well-kept of the orchards, is an authentic botanical garden where, in addition to palm trees, medicinal plants, flowers and cactus from all over the world grow. In this idyllic place, peacocks stroll and carp swim in the pond. During our visit, we will tour the city's palm parks and explore this enchanting botanical garden, which was created with dedication by the priest José María Castaño. In honor of its creator, the garden is named **Huerto del Cura**.
Highlights
- Visit the first botanical garden in Spain
- Lose yourself among thousands of palm trees
- Learn the fascinating history of the discovery of the Lady of Elche.
- Feel the spirit of the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meeting point next to the tourist office, Elche.
Once the tour is booked, you will receive an email with the name and surname of our official tour guide.
INCLUDED
- Guided visit through the historical center with official tour guide
- Entrance to the Basilica of Santa Maria, Elche
- Entrance to the botanical garden "Huerto de Cura".
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks and tapas
- Any other entrance to the museums
- Entrance to the Calahora tower, 2 EUR
- Climb to the tower of the Basilica Santa Maria, 2 EUR
- Entrance to the Archaeological and History Museum of Elche (MAHE), 2 EUR
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
