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The Palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas. It is also a unique example of Arab agricultural practices on the European continent. Cultivation of date palms in Elche is known at least since the Iberian times, dating around the fifth century B.C. Description is available under license CC-BY-SA IGO 3.0
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The Palmeral or Palm Grove of Elche ( Spanish: Palmeral de Elche; Valencian: Palmerar d'Elx) is the generic name for a system of date palm orchards in the city of Elche, Spain . The Palmeral was planted in Roman times and underwent modifications in the medieval period under Islamic and Christian rulers.
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The Palmeral of Elche earned its prestigious UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000 due to its exceptional cultural and environmental significance. Recognized for its historical significance, it highlights the harmonious balance of agriculture, water management, and landscape design across centuries.
Photo by Jan-Willem. The Palmeral of Elche is an oasis-like landscape of date palms, transferred to Europe from North Africa by the Moors. The artificial oasis was constructed during the Arab occupation of this area in Spain over 1,000 years ago and used well-known techniques from the Near East and the Sahara region to let the palm groves grow.
The Palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas. It is also a unique example of Arab agricultural practices on the European continent. Cultivation of date palms in Elche is known at least since the Iberian times, dating around the fifth century B.C.
Nov 17, 2022 · From here they start their long trip, to shops and markets across Europe. Spain is the main pomegranate producer in the EU and the Elche area accounts for 75% of the national production.
Jun 16, 2010 · The palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas. It is also a unique example of Arab agricultural practices on the European continent. Cultivation of date palms in Elche is known at least since the Iberian times, dating around the fifth century B.C.
