Car Hire Elche - Mini guide to Elche
Elche or Elx as it is known is a city located in the Alicante province in southeastern Spain. The city is famous for its footwear industry. This city is known as one with industrial traditions. The city is also famous for the sport of Football.
History:
The city dates back to 5000 BC in the Neolithic era. Under Islamic rule the city was reborn in the middle ages and known as Vila Murada. The oldest found articraft; Lady of Elx leads us straight into the ancient history of this town.
How to get here??
The city has an International Airport and is well connected by means of road and rail as well. Elche faces the Mediterranean Sea, so it can be accessed through ships and cruises also.
Geography:
The city is relatively big with a surface area of about 327 square km. and has a population of just about 220,000 residents. The city’s highest point of elevation is just over 86m. The Palm trees in most of the locality are a notable one.
Getting around the town:
The city being a tourist attraction is well connected by coach service and taxi services. It is recommended to hire a taxi to get around the city and visit the various destinations.Places to visit:
The main sights one shouldn’t miss are the Elx palm grove which is declared as a World Heritage sight by the UNESCO, The Archeology and History museum, the Arab baths, Paleontological museum, Calahorra Tower, the bridge of Generalitat and other museums.
Guides:
The city has a guided tour that starts from 5 Euros per head and is one of the best ways to get to know the city. The tours are organized by the municipal tourism office of the city.
Climatic Conditions:
The summer is pretty hot with temperatures soaring well above the 33º mark. The city is hot and humid through most part of the year and is moderately cold during the winters which is the best time to visit.
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