Palmeral of Elche
- States
- Spain
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2000
- Location
- Province of Alicante, Autonomous Community of Valencia
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 38.26666667, -0.716666667
- Last Visited
- 2011
- UNESCO ID
- 930
- WH Site
- 930
The Palmeral of Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain, is a remarkable historic landscape featuring an extensive grove of date palms. Established during the Islamic period between the 7th and 10th centuries, it showcases an intricate irrigation system that has sustained the palm groves for centuries, reflecting advanced agricultural practices of the time. This oasis-like setting also includes traditional huertos (garden plots) and is celebrated for its cultural and botanical significance, offering a unique testament to the region's historical ingenuity and environmental harmony.
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