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1.      Where to buy (see map) Fruits and vegetables, small shops with fresh vegetables and fruit, very traditional [MANOLOS] Meat, very good quality products, sold cut 'jamón ibérico' (highly recommended) [Almorida] Other things, there are also vegetables, meat, fish and sausage good quality. It is possible to buy takeaways (sold 'Arroz con Costra', typical food of Elche) [Dialprix] Bread and pastries, fresh bread and sweets, very good and typical [MAYTE] There is a Chinese shop nearby, to buy things from the beach [CHINESE] Elche has 3 malls for shopping (El Corte Ingles ciudad de Elche, L'Aljub and El Sauce) - http://www.visitelche.com/en/getaways/centros-comerciales/) 2.      For lunch and dinner close to home | Tapas and more (see map) If you like gastronomy there are very good restaurants in Elche and surroundings (the best restaurants in Elche are La Finca [Michelin star], Meson El Granaino, Els Capellans [better on the terrace], Restaurant Matola [rice]). In addition, we will recommend some bars close to home. Of course, there is much more that you can find in the tourist brochures or directly walking around streets. Bar Paquito. Authentic Spanish bar, excellent tapas in a  local and friendly ambiance. Excellent 'Arroz con Costra'. Very close to home. Tapería El Raval. very good dishes in the best place of Elche. Beside the house. El Patio. Beer and very good tapas. Very close to home. El Trastero. Elche lively street. Very good 'montaditos' (small typical snacks). El Garaje. Fun and friendly atmosphere in the city center. El Palmeral y la Dama. Typical bar in Elche. Sushi & Tapas. Good Japanese food. Heladería Italiana. Great ice cream at good prices. La marmita vegana. Very good vegetarian restaurant. 3.      Enjoy Elche (see map) Go to the beach. Any Elche beach is great, but the beach which we usually go is El Pinet. You can bathe in a nice beach and then enjoy rice in the Maruja Restaurant. Walk through the palm grove. The route of the palm grove must be crossed early morning or evening, when it's not very sunny. You cannot miss the Municipal Park and Garden Huerto del Cura. Climb the Bell Tower of the Basilica Santa Maria. The Church of Santa Maria is very nice and from the top of the tower there are wonderful views of the palm grove and the city. walking along the fishing port of Santa Pola, watching the fishing boats and eating ice cream. Santa Pola is a fishing town near Elche. Excursion to Tabarca. From the port of Santa Pola ferries depart to visit the island of Tabarca, a small island with all the charm of the Mediterranean. Are advised to eat Caldero, it can be expensive but is very great. Paleontological Museum. Little but fun dinosaur museum . Sunday is free. Attractions for children. You can try the Elche Palmeral Adventures that will delight children. You can visit Polapark, a small amusement park, great fun for the little ones. There is a Zoo near Elche (Safari River), we do not like confined animals, but it is an option to spend a family day with animals. Elche is the European capital of shoes, several million shoes are manufactured and exported all over the world. If you want to buy shoes, you can visit the Outlet Route, close to the city. The website (www.rutaoutlet.es/) explains how to get, as well as all brands and promotions.