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1. whc.unesco.org › en › listPalmeral of Elche - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   Palmeral of Elche. 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 tenth century A.C., when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. The Palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ElcheElche - Wikipedia

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   Elche is the centre of the footwear industry in Spain. [6] The main airport of the province of Alicante ( Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport) is located inside Elche's municipality, and it serves both Elche and Alicante, being the fifth-busiest airport in Spain .

   • Country: Spain
   • Founded: Iberian settlement; 5th century BC

   • Elevation: 86 m (282 ft)
   • Province: Alicante

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   Where are the palm trees in Elche?

   • View of the palm trees in the Parque Municipal. The "Imperial Palm" ( Palmera Imperial) in the Hort del Cura. 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 .

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   What is Elche based on?

   • The economy of Elche is based, in large part, on the footwear industry, with over 1,000 shoe factories, being one of the most important footwear centres in Spain and the rest of Europe with brands like Pura Lopez, Kelme or Panama Jack [ es].

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   How many orchards are in the Palmeral of Elche?

   • It is made up of 67 orchards, containing some 45,000 date palms, covering 144 ha. The landscape of the Palmeral of Elche is a remarkable example of the introduction of a form of agriculture and the acclimatization of an economically profitable species in a new region.

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   How many people live in Elche?

   • Together with Alicante and other municipalities, Elche forms a conurbation of some 800,000 inhabitants. The city is noted for its urban Palm Grove, designated as World Heritage Site . L'Alcúdia is 10 km from the current city's location and the immediate predecessor of current day Elche.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Palmeral_of_ElchePalmeral of Elche - Wikipedia

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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.

   • Area: 144 hectares (360 acres)
   • Region: Europe and North America

   • Designated: 2000 (24th session)

5. medomed.org › 2013 › the-fresh-date-from-elcheThe Palm Grove of Elche, a culture of oasis - Med-O-Med

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   Feb 7, 2013 · Elche is the third biggest city in the Region of Valencia, having a soft climate and beautiful surroundings. Agricultural techniques Elche was the place chosen by the Arabs to develop the agricultural and irrigation techniques, learned of others peoples of Middle-East, so they were able to transform a deserted place into a prosperous oasis full ...

6. www.unesco.org › archives › multimediathe Sacred White Palm: Palmeral of Elche - UNESCO

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   Jun 16, 2010 · 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 tenth century A.C., when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. 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 ...

7. artsandculture.google.com › story › palmeral-ofPalmeral of Elche — Google Arts & Culture

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   Palmeral of Elche. 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 tenth century A.C., when much of the Iberian peninsula was Arab. The Palmeral is an oasis, a system for agrarian production in arid areas.

8. visitcostablancaspain.com › elche-travel-guideElche Travel Guide [2024] - Visit Costa Blanca Spain

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   Feb 11, 2024 · An understanding of Elche’s economy involves recognising its diversification across various sectors, each contributing to its financial stability. Here, you’ll explore Elche’s economic structure through its predominant agricultural basis, industrious achievements in manufacturing, and its evolving services and tourism sectors. Agriculture