Elche de la Sierra, although it is a small municipality (it has 3,500 inhabitants) is well known for the “Alfombras de Serrín” party that is celebrated the night before Corpus Christi, making carpets out of sawdust and shavings, obtaining incredible mosaics or portraits of religious figures. . The festival attracts many tourists and was declared in 2014 of National Tourist Interest.

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April 13, 2023

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Its places of interest include the church of Santa Quiteria, the Torre del Tardón, the castle and the House of the Inquisition. It is also known for its festivals, such as Holy Week, the August Fair or the San Antón Pilgrimage.

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June 12, 2023

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Elche de la Sierra, although it is a small municipality (it has 3,500 inhabitants) is well known for the "Alfombras de Serrín" party that is celebrated the night before Corpus Christi, making carpets out of sawdust and shavings, obtaining incredible mosaics or portraits of religious figures. . The festival attracts many tourists and was declared in 2014 of National Tourist Interest.

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