Description
We
will stroll through the heart of the city of Elche, a natural oasis immersed in
a lush palm grove. We will walk in the shade of wonderful exotic plants,
through charming parks and enchanting gardens. From the Municipal Park to the
Spanish city’s real treasure: the Huerto del Cura (Priest’s Garden).
What we will see
- Elche Palm Grove
- Municipal Park
- Huerto del Cura
What we will do
- We
will leave Cartagena port by coach and set off for an exhilarating day in touch
with nature. We will pass through Murcia’s picturesque landscape, with its vast
valleys brimming with orchards,
before we reach Elche, a city
immersed in greenery.
- We
will start with an exciting walk through its lush vegetation, marvelling at the
treetops of the age-old palm grove,
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will stroll through the Municipal
Park, with its rustling palm trees and elegant Arab-style fountains,
listening to compelling stories and fascinating facts about these incredible
exotic plants.
- We
will continue our exciting excursion to Huerto
del Cura, an idyllic garden with numerous
varieties of palm trees. We will admire natural and architectural
masterpieces in this captivating tropical greenhouse before heading back to the
coach and returning to the ship.
- Elche’s
picture-postcard scenery will delight us for the whole trip, leaving us with an
indelible memory of this beautiful city.
What you need to know
- We
recommend that you book early as only a limited number of places are available.