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Elche
Apartments and houses in Elche – new-build property from developers
Elche (Elx in Valencian) is a large city on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante, a little inland from Alicante. It is famous for its UNESCO-listed palm grove, and the municipality also includes a stretch of coast with beaches. Alicante-Elche Airport lies within the municipality – approx. 21 km from the centre, about 35–40 minutes by car, depending on route and traffic. It is a fully fledged city: schools, hospitals, a university and shopping are all on hand.
Property in Elche – figures from our database
Our database currently has 1 listing in Elche: €507,000. Ready to move in: 0, under construction: 1.
Mini-guide to Elche
What to see.
- The palm grove (El Palmeral) – thousands of palm trees right in the city, with footpaths; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Huerto del Cura – a botanical garden in the palm grove, with the famous multi-trunked Imperial Palm.
- Archaeology and History Museum of Elche (MAHE) – in the former Palau d'Altamira palace.
- Paleontological Museum on Plaça de Sant Joan.
- Plaça de la Glorieta – a green square in the centre, a good place for a coffee.
Where to eat. A few of the highest-rated restaurants on Google (rating and number of reviews, October 2026):
- Bar Vino y Más Elx – 4.9 (approx. 7,300 reviews), city centre
- La Barra del Músico – Argentinian cuisine, 4.9 (approx. 550 reviews)
- La Candela de Lola – cheese restaurant, 4.8 (approx. 290 reviews)
- Totem de Alma Elche – 4.8 (approx. 250 reviews)
- Taberna Fuego Lento – bistro, 4.7 (approx. 610 reviews)
Shopping. The largest shopping centre in the city is L'Aljub, approx. 1 km from the centre.
Did you know? The medieval mystery play "Misteri d'Elx", performed every August in the Basilica of Santa María, is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The famous Iberian bust known as the Lady of Elche was also found in Elche – the original is now in Madrid.
Frequently asked questions about Elche
How far is the airport?
Alicante-Elche Airport is approx. 21 km from the centre of Elche – about 35–40 minutes by car, depending on route and traffic.
What is worth seeing?
The El Palmeral palm grove with the Huerto del Cura garden, the Archaeology and History Museum (MAHE) in the Palau d'Altamira, the Paleontological Museum and the Glorieta square – all approx. 1–2 km from the centre.
Where can I go shopping?
At the L'Aljub shopping centre, approx. 1 km from the city centre.
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