The Palmeral of Elche

The Palmeral de Elche is a large extension of palm trees within the city centre. With over 70,000 copies, it is the largest palm tree in Europe, and in the world only some Arab palm trees outweigh it. The main type of palm found is the Phoenix dactylifera that was carried there by Muslims when they occupied the Iberian Peninsula. The palm is very well quoted on the Spanish market and also on clandestine exports; it is very important the dating industry and the making of palms, which is to take their leaves to a special whitening process, depriving them of light. It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 30 November 2000.

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