Elche and Santa Pola Half Day Guided Tour
Description
Discover the other capital of the Costa Blanca and its 2 world heritage should be mandatory during your visit in the region. The biggest european palm tree forest marked the evolution of an historical town, proud to say that til 7 diferent civilisation passed through along the history. traces of the medina and it's beatifull Basilica show a medieval picture so diferent from the current and busy activitie of a modern town where shoes industrie is well known in the whole country. Discover and visit one of the factories coul be possible if your are thinking about some shopping. Returning towards the coast we will approach Santa Pola, once the PortusIlicitanus of the Romans and currently the resting place of thousands of vacationers. The Salinas, the flamingos, the cap de l'aljub, the island of Tabarca are part of the usual panorama of this fishing town.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Transfer from Alicante to Elche, on this tour we will pass very close to the airport, encountering the contrast between the modern facilities of the terminal and the adjacent agricultural areas that resist change.
This medieval military construction originates from the 9th century with the first relocation of the city at the hands of the Muslims. Although the vast majority of the current building corresponds to renovations carried out especially in the 15th century. It is currently the headquarters of the MAHE (on the afternoon tours you visit this museum instead of the archaeological site)
The Archpriest and Insigne Minor Basilica of Santa María was built in 1672, being the jewel of the city, it is one of the best-known attractions of the city, since, in addition, the Misteri D' Elx, a popular festival of the city, is celebrated there and heritage of humanity.
Walking tour through the historic center to the market area and town hall, Plaza del Baix, sliding street, Glorieta, etc....
The best example to understand the palm grove of Elche enjoying a botanical garden like no other. a slice of paradise on earth.
Location of the first city in the times of the Phoenicians, Iberians, Romans and Visigoths. Place where the Lady of Eclhe was found, currently in the excavation phase and where we can verify certain privileges that existed in some families in Roman times.
Spectacular salt lagoon where a natural park and the salt industry coexist in harmony. photo stop
outside visit
Panoramic tour through Cape Santa Pola, Gran Alacant and Arenales del Sol.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The guide will be recognized by clearly wearing a blue license plate with the official tourist guide accreditation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
Our tour guide was incredible. The locations we went to were also really cool. I loved getting to know elche this way and it was a perfect introduction to the city!
Amazing tour with a very informative guide! Deep knowledge of everything we visited! A definite must do!
The whole tour was excellent, very professional , on time and was a mind of useful information . I would highly recommend this tour
Only me and my husband went on this tour at that day. When we arrived inside the Elche museum both of us went to the toilet, the tour operator did wait until I came back he already started his tour speaking. What kind of manner he has? I paid for this trip, he treat me like thin air not existing at all. Be honestly the awful a lot of timing he spend in there wasn’t necessary. The museum pretty lay out very well and has different language to choose. On the way to Santa pola the tour operator car broke down so half of trip had to be abandoned , I got €28 refund, not happy about that raise a complaint to Viator, no result. This operator is not a honest man at all, he was living at every turn.
Honestly I can not understand your complaint. We have an accident cause a engine problem, I solve the situation during a stopover in a local bar and in less than 30' we where restarting the rest of the tour in an other vehicle. we just missed the road across the cap due to the timing. I never stop giving you information about the area. at the arrival we agree to refund you a 20%. seriously you forgot that? I refund the amount agrred at the next 20'. one hour later you claim to viator trying to get a bigger refund. about the starting exoaining in the museum, sorry I was talking with your husband. when you are in a private tour you are allowed to ask me as many times you want and your partner did it. Shall I Know how are going things between a couple? Anyway I never ofense your honor and I have been polite always, your comentary is an offense. sorry aagin I do this tours to make happy ou visitors and let them discor¡ver some corners interesting in the area. If you weren't look for that sorry again.
Ivan was a brilliant tour guide - very knowledgeable, great communication skills and friendly. We had a great day in Elche and Santa Pola.
