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Like many other communities in Alicante, Elche celebrates the Christian Reconquista of the city with a festival of parades and reenactments. Key events include the Entrada Mora ('Entry of Moorish troops'), in even years on 8 August in even years and 10 August in odd years; the Entrada Cristiana ('Entry of Christian troops'), in even years on 10 August and in odd years on 8 August; and the Embajadas (Embassies), with a reenacted battle and meetings of the Moorish and Christians embassadors in the plaza by the Altamira Castle.
Huerto del Cura
In addition to well-maintained palm trees, this private botanical garden features lovely water fountains and cactus gardens.
Parque Rey Jaime I
This municipal park was created by combining two semi-abandoned palm groves, and has been transformed by the planting of new date palms as well as fruit and ornamental trees and native grasses.
Parque Municipal
Comprised of several individual palm groves, the largest of which was granted to the city in the 17th century by a wealthy landowner.
An 18th-century water wheel, which once was powered by a channel of the Vinalopo River.
Parque del Filet de Fora
The second largest park in the city after the Municipal Park, it was created in the 1990s by combining five individual palm groves.
Museo del Palmeral
Housed in a 19th-century farmhouse, this museum is devoted to date palms and the fronds used for Palm Sunday rites. Admission includes entry to the nearby palm grove and garden.