In the city of Elche there is a wide variety of places of interest as well as a diverse range of activities to enjoy.
The historic city centre is home to several buildings of great merit, which bear witness to different eras. The Islamic city walls and the Alcázar de la Señoría, the Majestic fortress of Calahorra, the Santa Maria Basilica and its outstanding Valencian baroque façade, the Renaissance  Convent of la Mercè, or the gothic Town Hall all make for an enjoyable walk into the past. The Calendura tower is in the vicinity of the Town Hall of this Alicante city. 

There are a number of outstanding cultural and leisure activities on offer in Elche. Festivals of varying themes, where music, theatre and cinema become the protagonists in the city’s packed programme of activities and the visitor is offered the chance to enjoy to the full some first rate performances.

The city has an important cultural Heritage that can be visited thanks to its wide range of museums and exhibition halls. You can soak up the city’s historical and architectural legacy, view an interesting collection of contemporary art, get to know the world of the Mystery of Elche or get closer to its culture and traditions. 
As well as its great cultural wealth, Elche offers excellent gastronomy with a huge variety of products. A vast range of market produce and its proximity to the coast mark the culinary tradition of the population.
In short, it is a city where the past combines with elements typically found in a young and dynamic city, incorporated within the largest palm grove in Europe, making it a unique urban landscape.