Elda, Valencia
Provincia de Alicante · Valencia · Spain · 55,168 residents
Castillo de Elda
Castillo de Petrer
Aqueduct of Sant Rafael
Poblado íbero-romano de El Monastil
Elda Footwear MuseumElda is a town in Provincia de Alicante, Valencia, Spain, home to around 55,168 people. There are 8 notable places to see in and around town, including Castillo de Elda and Castillo de Petrer. The nearest airport is Alicante (ALC), about 26 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo de Elda, Castillo de Petrer and Museu Dámaso Navarro.
- Easy to reach: Alicante (ALC) is 19 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Elda
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle- 2castle
- 4aqueduct
- 5archaeological site
Poblado íbero-romano de El Monastil
1 mile from the centre · Photo
human settlement in Elda, Vinalopó Mitjà, Alicante Province, Spain
- 6museum
7museumArcheologic Museum of Elda
In the centre · Photo
Museu Dámaso Navarro
museum · 1 mile from the centre
plaza de toros de Elda
amphitheatre · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Elda
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Elda can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Elda
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Elda are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Elda and the villages around it is a hire car from Alicante (ALC), about 26 min away.
Best time to visit Elda
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Alicante (ALC)19 miles, about 26 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Murcia (RMU)50 miles, about 1 h 11 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Valencia (VLC)72 miles, about 1 h 42 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 15 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Dénia (55 miles), Valencia (71 miles).
Elda is good for
Around Elda
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Elda worth visiting?
Yes. Elda is known for Castillo de Elda, Castillo de Petrer and Museu Dámaso Navarro. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Elda from the UK?
Fly to Alicante (ALC), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 26 min by road. Murcia (RMU) is an alternative, 50 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 15 min.
Is Elda good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Elda?
Alicante (19 miles), Benidorm (36 miles), Torrevieja (35 miles) and Santa Pola (23 miles) are all within an hour or so.