By Anna Ellis • Published: 05 Aug 2026 • 10:02 • 1 minute readHuerto del Cura joins an exclusive network of Europe's finest historic gardens. Credit: Huerto del Cura. Elche’s famous Huerto del Cura has received international recognition after becoming part of the European Route of Historic Gardens, an exclusive network celebrating some of the continent’s most important green spaces. International recognition for Huerto del CuraElche has received international recognition after the Huerto del Cura was officially welcomed into the European Route of Historic Gardens. As the Huerto del Cura takes its place alongside some of Europe’s finest historic gardens, the award reinforces Elche’s growing reputation as a city where history, culture and nature continue to flourish on the international stage.