Elche: Huerto del Cura garden ticket
Entry to the Huerto del Cura in Elche, a botanical garden inside the Palmeral (World Heritage), with the seven-armed Imperial Palm and its cactus collection. 4.6/5 from 44 reviews.
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- About 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 26.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 35.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 29.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 32.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 36.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Huerto del Cura, Elche, España, 2014-07-05, DD 25.JPG · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · José Luis Filpo Cabana · File:Echinocactus grusonii (Huerto del Cura, Elche).jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Halina Frederiksen · File:Elche,El huerto del Cura (Palmeskov) - panoramio.jpg · CC BY 3.0
Practical details
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- The Imperial Palm, with seven arms
- Part of the Elche Palm Grove, World Heritage
- Ponds, cacti and tropical plants
- 30 minutes from Alicante
Our take
An oasis half an hour from Alicante for €7. Pair it with a walk through the Palm Grove and the Basilica of Santa María for a perfect half day.
What's included
- Entry to the Huerto del Cura
Not included
- Transport from Alicante
Good to know
What to bring
- Water and a hat in summer
Things to keep in mind
- There is shade under the palms, but go early in summer
Meeting point
Huerto del Cura, Carrer Porta de la Morera 49, Elche
From Alicante, C1 commuter train or bus to Elche (about 30 minutes), then a 15-minute walk.
The experience
What you'll see
The Huerto del Cura is a botanical garden inside the Elche Palm Grove, the largest in Europe and a World Heritage site since 2000.
Its most famous tree is the Imperial Palm, with seven arms growing out of the trunk. There are also ponds, a cactus collection and tropical plants in the shade of the date palms.
How it works
One-day ticket. Wheelchair accessible. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Imperial Palm?
How much time do I need?
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