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Palm Grove of Elche – Echinocactus grusonii in Huerto del Cura in Elche, Alicante, Spain, 2024 January - 3📷 Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 4.0

Palm Grove of Elche

Elche, Spain

Nature

Europe’s largest palm grove, planted in Moorish times and a World Heritage Site. The Huerto del Cura garden holds the many-armed Imperial Palm.

Nearest town
Elche, Spain
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.2666, -0.6884

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Lomas de Balsares Camper ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Palm Grove of Elche
    MotorhomesWi-Fi
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  • Camper area El Pinet PlayaMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Palm Grove of Elche · 72 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camperpark Minicamping OasisMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Palm Grove of Elche · 16 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Ghol.es TankstationMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Palm Grove of Elche · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    OSMAdd to trip
  • La Fabrica DoloresMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Palm Grove of Elche
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Ecoparking CaravanMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Palm Grove of Elche
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All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Palm Grove of Elche?

Palm Grove of Elche is in Elche, Spain, at GPS 38.2666, -0.6884. It is about 44 km from Villena.

Can you camp near Palm Grove of Elche?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hort de Montenegro, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palm Grove of Elche?

Palm Grove of Elche is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Valencia to Cartagena: Costa Blanca and Murcia.

What is there to see near Palm Grove of Elche?

Places worth a stop nearby: Guadalest (63 km), Calblanque (74 km), Peñón de Ifach (78 km) and Roman theatre of Cartagena (79 km).

When is the best time to visit Palm Grove of Elche?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June, September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)