Palm Grove of Elche‍ Another Unesco World Heritage site, this is the largest palm grove in Europe consisting of 200,000 palm trees. From its ancient origins through to its flourishing Moorish ...

World Cultural Heritage is a touchstone, a point of reference for the identity of humanity. The concept of UNESCO World Heritage is exceptional because of its universal application. The protection of ...

Thousands of date palms have been burnt in UNESCO World Heritage orchards in Elche on the Costa Blanca. Thousands of palms were scorched in four separate orchards during the early hours of ...