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- The Palmeral of Elche is the artificial oasis that surrounds the historic town of Elche of Andalusian origin located in the south of the province of Alicante, on the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is made up of 67 orchards, containing some 45,000 date palms, covering 144 ha.
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The Palmeral of Elche is the artificial oasis that surrounds the historic town of Elche of Andalusian origin located in the south of the province of Alicante, on the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is made up of 67 orchards, containing some 45,000 date palms, covering 144 ha.
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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.
- 144 hectares (360 acres)
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Location: Province of Alicante, Autonomous Community of Valencia. Region: Europe and North America. Heritage Countries. Spain. The Palmeral of Elche, a landscape of groves of date palms, was formally laid out, with elaborate irrigation systems, at the time the Muslim city of Elche was.
Feb 2, 2024 · The Palmeral de Elche, or Elche Palm Grove, covers most of the centre of the city, and was declared a UNESCO heritage site in 2000 (one of three UNESCO sites in Elche). Elche has beautiful parks and a rich history to explore, with some fantastic beaches nearby.
The Palmeral of Elche, a landscape of groves of date palms, was formally laid out, with elaborate irrigation systems, at the time the Muslim city of Elche was erected, towards the end of the...
Apr 12, 2018 · Palmeral of Elche – Elx, Spain - Atlas Obscura. Elx, Spain. Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove is one of the largest in the world. Been Here? 99. Want...
The Palmeral de Elche is the largest palm grove in Europe. Although its presence dates from prehistoric times, it was in the Muslim period when it reached its greatest splendour, as the Muslims laid out the palm trees in the form of orchards and vastly improved their cultivation.