GRUPO – Tourism, Grupo Huerto Del Cura.

Located in the eastern wing of the Altamira Palace , the MAHE gives you the opportunity to experience the history of Elche interactively, beginning with its origins and leading up tomodern day…
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A grove of more than 300,000 palm trees that surround Elche, passed on from the Phoenicians around 300 B.C. and continuously maintained throughout history to current day.
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Take a step back into time to the origins of the palm grove of Elche to discover its history and evolution throughout time. Originally, it was the home of the Carbonell family who cultivated palm and date trees. The museum has several rooms with different types of exhibits (videos, displays, touch-screens, etc.). It is located at the Huerto de San Plácido (garden/orchard), at 12 Porta de la Morera, bordering the Huerto del Cura hotel.
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The first settlement in the area, in approximately 5,000 B.C., was in the area known as La Alcudia where the “Lady of Elche” was discovered in 1897. The Lady of Elche is a stone bust of an Iberian priestess from the 5th century B.C. The original bust is kept at the National Archaeological Museum in Madrid, but you can see several reproductions throughout the city…one of the most faithful reproductions is located in the Huerto del Cura.
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Covering an area of 13,000 m2, this emblematic Elche garden is home to all types of Mediterranean and subtropical plants, lemon trees, orange trees and the towering palms, among which the Imperial Palm stands out. It was given this name in honor of Empress Elisabeth “Sissi” who visited the garden…
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Elche is full of culture! Don’t miss Elche’s Medieval Festival, the International Festival of Independent Films, or the International Festival of Oral Tradition…

Also known as the Archpriest Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, the basilica is a perfect example of baroque architecture – with elements from other architectural styles, such as rococo and neoclassical – located at the site where the main mosque of the Muslim Era once stood…
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Constructed in the 12th century, Elche’s Arabic baths have survived the passing of time and have been carefully remodeled so that both locals and visitors can appreciate this stunning example of infrastructure.
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Come here to take pleasure in the most Avant-garde paintings, especially those of Spanish artists. The works of artists such as Toni Miró, Amalia Avia and Arcadi Blasco are often exhibited.
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This is a space in which you can broaden your knowledge regarding the evolution of life on planet Earth in a way that is both pleasant and entertaining…
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The Elche Municipal Festa Museum offers you the opportunity to relive the magic of the Mystery of Elche… a sacral-lyrical medieval drama written in old-Valencian –lemosín- and was declared a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2001. Don’t miss it!
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L’Altet, La Marina, El Pinet, El Carabassí, Arenals del Sol, Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo… Enjoy a sunny vacation on the beach… just 20 minutes from Elche!
> La Marina
> L’Altet
> El Pinet
> El Carabassí
> Arenals del Sol
> Les Pesqueres-El Rebollo

A unique landscape which was once part of the now-extinct wetland, Albufera de Elche, which is just 20 km. from the city. It was a royal hunting ground and allows you to comfortably explore and see the wetlands in the south of Alicante and the many types of birds that inhabit it…
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Covering more than 2,400 hectares, this natural park is located between Elche and the coastal town, Santa Pola. It was officially declared “Region of Special Importance for Birdlife” (ZEPA, in Spanish)…
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