Elche/Elx
City in Alicante, Spain
Overview
Elche, also known as Elx, lies in southeastern Spain and is famed for its UNESCO-listed Palm Grove, rich heritage, and lively festivals. The city blends Moorish history, modern amenities, and a relaxed Mediterranean pace, making it appealing for both culture seekers and families.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.27°, -0.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,685
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
82
English
38
Temperature
16.7°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
9.2°C
Record High
41.8°C
Record Low
-4.2°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
329 mm
Internet Speed
319 Mbps
Upload
257 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
211
Coworking
0
Cafes
64
Nightlife
75
Parks
72
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
737.0
Airport
ALC
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 82/100.