Turisme d’Elx :: Fiestas
San Juan Bautista (Sant Joan)
San Juan Bautista (Sant Joan)
Date: June 24th
The night of Saint John, the shortest night of the year, is celebrated enthusiastically in El Raval, where a solemn sung mass is celebrated and an image of the Saint is borne on a platform. The celebrations conclude with a great bonfire and the performance of various rituals to bring good luck.
2 World Heritages
Mystery Play d’Elx
A lyrical medieval drama, declared a Masterpiece of World Oral and Intangible Heritage by UNESCO in 2001.
Elx Palm Grove
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, the Palm Grove has over 200,000 palm trees.
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Conference Centre Ciutat d‘Elx
This modern building, set in the heart of the Palm Grove, is equipped with all of the necessary infrastructure to answer the growing demand for conferences and conventions.
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Elche’s footwear factories produce almost half of the footwear manufactured in Spain today.
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