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Located on the Costa Blanca in the Valencia region of southeastern Spain. Elche is famous for its UNESCO palm forest – the largest in Europe – and its medieval Mystery Play performed for centuries. The city near Alicante is Spain's shoe capital and surprises visitors with its Moorish heritage.

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 36°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: March, October, November — a pleasant 27°C with fewer visitors.

Mild year-round: even in winter 18°C.

Max. temperature
17°
Jan
18°
Feb
21°
Mar
24°
Apr
27°
May
31°
Jun
36°
Jul
35°
Aug
30°
Sep
27°
Oct
22°
Nov
19°
Dec
Sunshine hours
8h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
11h
Apr
12h
May
13h
Jun
13h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
9h
Oct
8h
Nov
7h
Dec
Rain days
3d
Jan
3d
Feb
9d
Mar
4d
Apr
7d
May
4d
Jun
0d
Jul
1d
Aug
6d
Sep
4d
Oct
3d
Nov
3d
Dec

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Elche as a Vacation Destination

Elche is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 36°C.

The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

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Local languages
ES