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A Day in Two Cities
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Morning
Allow a full day (Tue to Sat) for this tour of two elegant but very different cities. Begin in Orihuela, at the tourist office, housed in a splendid Baroque palace on Calle Francisco Die. Peek into the Gothic church of Santiago before doubling back to the delightful church of Santas Just y Rufina, with its unmistakable bell tower. The Calle Sant Just leads into the Calle Ramón y Cajal, lined with terrace cafés and shops, where the graceful Catedral de San Salvador overlooks a pretty square. Continue west to the vast Colegio de Santo Domingo, topped with a pastel tower seemingly made of icing sugar. Head back into the historic centre for lunch at Casablanca (C/Meca 1; 965 30 10 29), which serves delicious, hearty traditional stews.
Afternoon
Take the short drive along the A7 motorway to Elx, set in famous palm groves. Explore the Hort del Cura (see Hort del Cura, Elx (Elche)), then stroll back to the historic heart of the town and the vast blue-domed Basílica de Santa María. Next to the basilica is a 13th-century watchtower, the Torre de Calaforra. You can learn more about the famous Misteri d’Elx, the last surviving medieval mystery play in Europe, at the nearby Museo de la Festa on Carrer Major de la Vila. Finish up with a well-earned drink on the terrace of the Café Paris (Plaza del Congreso Eucarístico) overlooking the cathedral.
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