Palm Grove of Elche

The Palm Grove of Elche, located in Spain, is a vast historic orchard and city park renowned for its thousands of date palms dating back over a thousand years. This UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the largest and best-preserved palm groves in Europe, blending natural beauty with cultural significance. It has been used for centuries for agriculture, especially date cultivation, and features traditional irrigation systems. The grove also surrounds the impressive Basilica of Santa Maria, making it a unique combination of natural environment, historic landscape, and religious architecture, reflecting the region’s rich history and cultural identity.