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Palmeral de Elche: Europe's Largest Palm Grove

Elche, Alicante, Spain5:380 listens
UnescoHeritageNatureHistoryAlicanteSpainCulture

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Explore the history of the Palmeral de Elche, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000. This remarkable palm grove, created by Arab settlers, is Europe's largest with 200,000-300,000 date palms covering 500 hectares. Learn about its unique irrigation system and cultural significance.

Palmeral de Elche: Europe's Largest Palm Grove
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Elche, Alicante, Spain

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