Elche is a city of 219,032 inhabitants in the region of Valencia, Spain. In the traditional language of Valencian (in fact, the same language that is called "Catalan" in Catalonia), the city is called "Elx." Elche is the one of the biggest shoe manufacturers in Europe, with more than 1,000 shoe factories. Agriculture and rubber-making are two more important industries in Elche. The city's rich history, scenic location, and pleasant weather also attract tourists to Elx/Elche hotels.
One of the biggest attractions in Elx/Elche is the Elx Palm Grove, an orchard of palm trees, comprising more than 200,000 of these tall, leafy, gentle giants of trees. Another attraction is the Moorish Altamira Palace, which towers majestically above the palms. The old Baños Arabes, or Arabic Baths, are another attraction. The Moors rebuilt the original Roman baths. Hotels in Elx/Elche are best booked on the internet, through sites like EasyToBook.com. In this way, would-be visitors can find deals on discount hotels in Elx/Elche and other Elx/Elche cheap hotels.