The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most touristic areas in the world. Its good beaches, climate, culture, gastronomy and the incredible landscapes make people from all over the world visit it at any time of the year. And the area really deserves it.

Alicante, concretely, is one of the regions that more tourism receive, and one of the most requesteds zones. However, if you get to that area, you will probably find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of things you can find. That is why it is so important to discover the main charming corners. If you want to know what to visit in Alicante, read on, because we are going to talk about a point of special interest.

 

The Elche Palm Grove

It´ss located in Elche, and is considered as the largest palm forest in Europe. This tree, as you probably already knew, is an indissoluble part of the Mediterranean vegetation. The palm grove was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which allows you to get a clear idea of ​​the cultural and aesthetic importance it has for the city and for the region.

The fact is that the palm trees had already invaded this sector probably in prehistory, but it was thanks to the Arabs that the whole area was replaced and gave rise to the beautiful garden that is today. This means that it were them who structured it.

Within the Palmeral of Elche there are different areas that can have an important tourist attraction.

To start, the municipal park, which will allow you to properly appreciate the uniqueness of the site. Moreover, palm trees are not the only attraction, as you can also enjoy the sources of neo-Arab style and structures of similar trend.

Perhaps you are lucky enough to be able to see the Huerto el Cura, an enclosure destined to official acts and in which you can only enter as group, and requesting a permit in advance. It is declared National Historic Garden, so it is well worth a visit.

The Palmeral Museum is located in one of the most emblematic points of the whole forest, it is the Orchard of San Plácido. Mainly tells the history of the place, its origin, formation and subsequent modifications, so it is a great way to know in advance all the meaning and beauty of the structure that you will pass to admire.

Finally, the last point of interest is also the most obvious one, it is the Palm Tree Route, a circle round that begins and ends in the Garden of San Placido, it is a journey through the different paths of the palm grove, those with a greater aesthetic value, so that you can appreciate the whole area from the same interior.

 

In conclusion, the area of ​​the Mediterranean Sea is excellent as a tourist enclave, especially in Alicante. Here you can visit much more than the beaches, as you can see, its rich tradition and culture that makes it one of the places with the greatest touristic interest.