Elche (in Spanish) or Elx (in Valencian) is a city located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, in the Alicante province which, in turn, is a part of the Valencian Community, Spain. Part of the municipality is coastal but the city is some 15 km (9.5 miles) from the Mediterranean Sea.

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August 13th. La Nit de l'alba (The night of dawn). Fireworksin honor of the patron saint of Elche, Virgin of the Assumption.

August 14th & 15th. The Misteri d'Elx (Elx Mystery Play) is a liturgical drama dating from the Middle Ages, which is enacted and celebrated in the Basilica de Santa María in the city of Elche on the 14th and 15th of August every year. In 2001, UNESCO declared it one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It commemorates the Assumption of Mary. More at Wikipedia

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