18/03/2026
🌴 Calpe Travellers Day Trip – Discover Beautiful Elche 🌴
📅 Friday 10th April
Join Calpe Travellers for a wonderful day exploring the charming and historic city of Elche, famous for its incredible palm groves and relaxed Spanish atmosphere.
Elche is home to the Palmeral of Elche, a stunning landscape of over 200,000 palm trees and one of the largest palm groves in Europe. The town itself is full of character, with lovely plazas, cafés, shops, and plenty of places to enjoy lunch and a drink in the sunshine.
During the day you can enjoy a relaxing walk through some of Elche’s most beautiful green spaces:
🌿 Parque Municipal de Elche – just a short 5 minute walk from the town centre, this lovely shaded park is filled with palm trees, fountains, ponds and peaceful walkways.
🌴 Huerto del Cura – about a 10–15 minute walk from the centre, this famous palm garden is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens in Spain, with exotic plants, sculptures and hundreds of impressive palm trees.
It’s the perfect place to spend a relaxed day exploring, enjoying nature, and discovering another beautiful part of Spain.
🍴Looking for somewhere nice to eat in Elche? Here are a few great options close to the centre and parks:
🥘 El Granaino
A very popular traditional Spanish tapas restaurant known for great local dishes and generous portions. Perfect if you want authentic Spanish food and a lively atmosphere.
🍷 El Galgo
A lovely Mediterranean restaurant with a good reputation for quality food and good value. Great for relaxed lunches with wine and tapas.
🍤 Altamar
A great spot if you like fresh fish and seafood, with Mediterranean dishes and good reviews. 💶 Most restaurants around the Palmeral of Elche area are reasonably priced, often around €15–€20 per person, so there are plenty of affordable places to enjoy lunch.
🚌 Departure Times
9:15 – Casa / Repsol
9:30 – Esmeralda
🕕 Leaving Elche: 18:00
💶 Price: €20 per person
Come and join us for a lovely spring day out with Calpe Travellers! 🌞