Elche
Sign in to saveElche or (officially: / ) 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.
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Elche is a city in southeastern Spain, located in the province of Alicante within the Valencian Community, with a population of 242,317 people as of 2024. It is the third-most populated municipality in its region and forms part of the comarca (regional subdivision) of Baix Vinalopó.
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27 sectionsContents
- History
- Ancient ''Ilici''
- Middle Ages
- Modern era
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Economy
- Culture
- Cultural theatrical spaces
- The Grand Theater
- L’Escorxador Centre for Contemporary Culture
- La Llotja Cultural Room
- Museums
- Alejandro Ramos Folqués Archaeological and History Museum of Elche
- Festa Museum
- Museo del Palmeral
- The Traditional Culture Centre Pusol School Museum
- Festivities
- Main sights
- Transport
- Notable people
- Twin towns - sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Elche or (officially: / ) 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.
Part of the municipality is coastal yet the city proper is roughly away from the Mediterranean Sea. Elche is the centre of the footwear industry in Spain. The main airport of the province of Alicante (Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport) is located inside Elche's municipality, and it serves both Elche and Alicante, being the fifth-busiest airport in Spain.