Elche celebrates World Tourism Day with a cultural and heritage program

The city offers guided tours, open house days, and family activities throughout the weekend.

View of a historic square in Elche with palm trees and traditional architecture under the afternoon light.
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View of a historic square in Elche with palm trees and traditional architecture under the afternoon light.

The city of Elche joins the commemoration of World Tourism Day, celebrated on September 27th, with a wide range of cultural and heritage activities scheduled for the weekend of September 26th and 27th.

During these days, visitors and residents can enjoy free guided tours through the historic center and the Municipal Park, departing from the Tourism Office at 11:30 AM. Additionally, the program includes the III White Night on Saturday the 26th, which will allow access to numerous cultural spaces in the evening and at night, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
The cultural offer is completed with open house days at iconic spaces such as the MAHE, the Museo del Misteri, the Palm Grove Museum, La Calahorra, Las Clarisas, the Puçol School Museum, the Museo de la Virgen, the Molí del Real, the Casa de la Venida de la Virgen, and the Civil War Shelter.
On Sunday, the Elche Paleontological Museum (MUPE) will organize various recreational activities, while at La Alcudia, a historical reenactment about life in ancient ILICI will take place between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Various tourism companies are also joining the celebration with special promotions, such as reduced rates at the Huerto del Cura Garden and on the tourist train.
Based on information from the official source: Ajuntament d'Elx (22/09/2026)