Valverde: A Charming Spanish Retreat
Situated in the Spanish province of Alicante, Valverde, Elche is a rural district characterized by its Mediterranean agriculture, cultivating almonds and pomegranates. The district is set in the Alicante province, which lies on the southeast region of the Iberian Peninsula. It is most accessible from the Alicante Airport (ALC), just 10 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Valverde, Elche is between late March and mid-June and from late September to late November, during which the weather is ideal for travel. July, February, and January are the busiest months for tourism. Book Valverde, Elche, ES hotels in December, during which tourists are unlikely to visit. In July, the region celebrates the Patron Saint Festivities of Valverde to honor their patron saint Santa Ana.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Valverde, Elche, make sure to drive up to Jardín Huerto del Cura, a picturesque botanical garden featuring palm trees and a range of Mediterranean and tropical plants. Walk through the tranquil Parque Municipal and El Palmeral, a palm tree grove with scenic walking paths, waterfalls, and wildlife. Santa María Basilica of Elche offers quiet spaces amongst its central nave and four chapels, boasting of its Neoclassical and Italian Baroque architecture. Over 1,200 fossil exhibits await at Museo Paleontológico de Elche. Indulge in rooms with French doors that open up to terraces at the Huerto del Cura, which also offers an upscale Mediterranean restaurant, tropical outdoor pool, and Zen garden. Hotel Jardin Milenio offers rooms with palm grove views and complimentary breakfast. It also features a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool, and garden.