Spain and Portugal for Visitors

Elche is twice a world heritage site (firstly for its mediaeval mystery play and secondly for its enormous palmeral, palm tree forest). This muncipal site is in Spanish only, which matters not as the municipal tourist information site is brilliant.

Awesome website (don't be put off by the name) of 360º panoramic views of Elche, from a software development company. Only in Spanish - which doesn't matter in the slightest, as its appeal is mostly visual. The most enticing entries are the Huerto del Cura, in Elche's the world heritage palm grove, and La Alcudia, the Celtiberian archaeological site where the Lady of Elche was found. You may also well be interested in the Basilica de Santa María, where the Elche Mystery Play is held in August every year, among other places (though I can't imagine many of you will want to see the Conference Centre or the local Corte Inglés).

Held in the last week of October, a blend of theatre and street theatre, music and other entertainment, all with a mediaeval theme. Elche is a historic city, with evident links with the Middle Ages, such as its Mystery Play and Palm Grove. So its Mediaeval Festival is a lot more ambitious than the Mediaeval Market found in so many places (it was a great idea back in the twentieth century, but it's a little wearisome now).

The city, the palm grove, the mystery play and other festivals, and the beaches of Elche, not forgetting its status as "World Footwear Capital." A splendid municipal tourist information site, at last available in English.