Elche
Spain · Comunitat ValencianaES
Municipality in Valencian Community, Spain
Elche or Elx is a city and municipality of Spain, belonging to the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community. With of 242,317 inhabitants as of 2024, it is the 3rd-most populated municipality in the region. It is part of the comarca of Baix Vinalopó.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 245,557
- Coordinates
- 38.262, -0.701
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 86 m
Overview of Elche
Elche — a medium-sized town in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 245,557. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture, family and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Elche
Culture in Elche
(3)Our data lists Cemeteries, Historical Sites and Museums as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Elche's own activity tags.
Family in Elche
(2)For family, expect Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Elche's own activity tags.
Nature in Elche
(1)Elche records Gardens under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Elche is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Elche
(1)Looking for nightlife? Elche has Events. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Elche.
Best time to visit Elche
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Elche stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Elche, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Elche that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elche known for?
- Elche, in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain, is best known for culture, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 245,557 residents.
- What can you do in Elche?
- Recorded activities in Elche include Cemeteries, Historical Sites, Museums, Aquariums and Zoo. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Elche?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Elche stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Elche located?
- Elche is located in Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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