Posts Tagged ‘elche’

The palm tree city of Elche

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Palm Trees in ElcheAre you familiar with the name Costa Blanca? This is one of the most visited areas in Spain because of its beautiful and captivating beaches around. Aside from the fact that Costa Blanca is also been abounding with incredible cities that every tourist will surely be in-loved, this is not a question anymore why Costa Blanca is very much famous from the foreigners. In every part of Costa Blanca are dotted with great cities, cities that offer the best services and scenery such like the city of Elche.

The Elche city is known as the palm tree capital not only in Costa Blanca itself but all over the world. It is because of the fact that Elche has been proliferated with myriad couples of palm trees around. Designated as one of the interesting cities of Costa Blanca, Elche can easily be reached. If you were from the highway N-340 or have landed into the Alicante Airport, you will easily determine Elche because of the palm trees that signify the city. Aside from the palm trees, most of the roads as well of Elche have signs that would mean as your guide towards your main destination.

Accordingly, since the Iberian times the city of Elche had already been known as the significant centre of civilization, the Dama de Elche or known as The Elche Lady was designated as the masterpiece during the latter period. Discovered in 1897, the Dama de Elche is recently settled in the National Archaeological Museum which is in Madrid. Another thing that makes Elche interesting to visit is the history of the Mystery of Elche which is in the Basilica of Saint Mary. The church was also designated as a brilliant example of the 18th century Valencian Baroque style. There is a mystery of this church that you should have known to yourself; an interesting history that would somehow change your vision in life. Costa Blanca travel in Elche therefore is a combination of thrills and mysteries.

Costa Blanca, Good For Summer Travel

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

Costa Blanca refers to towns from Denia to Torrevieja and a centre of tourism industry for many decades now. It belongs to the Alicante Province and has 200 kilometers coastline. Alicante city is the major city and capital city of Costa Blanca though Benidorm is getting more of the spotlight in terms tourism.

If you are looking for secluded beaches and out of the beaten track tourist destinations then this place is not for you. Costa Blanca has a lively, friendly and festive air as tourist walk to and fro. Restaurants and bar and filled with tourists from all over the world that you could not helped but noticed the cheerful camaraderie between the place and the tourist and between tourists themselves. In fact, it would be very hard to find Costa Blanca accommodation starting July. So booking your accommodation and activities long before the summer months is best suggested.

Though, Costa Blanca has undergone so many changes to accommodation the millions of tourist that flocked to this Spanish Coast, it has preserved some of its heritage- the fishing village. Before sunbathing and frolicking in Costa Blanca beaches perhaps you want to visit Altea and Xabia to get a glimpse of the past through these villages.

Castell de Santa Barbara is a very magnificent castle in 400 BC which built by the Carthaginians. What makes this very beautiful in my eyes it the features that accompany this castle. Perhaps get a first experience in tunnels, drawbridges, cisterns and moats.

Museo de Arte del Siglo XX Asegurada is another must-see for museum connoisseur. Old ages do not mean fewer splendors; the reverse is true here in Costa Blanca. The oldest building in Plaza de Santa Maria has the most modern art collection that any culture lovers would really love.

Costa Blanca, Spain is a joy to behold.