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Why travel to Orihuela: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Orihuela
- Orihuela is a city on Spain's Costa Blanca in the southeast.
- Orihuela is a tiny city located about 50 kilometres southwest of Alicante, between the cities of Elche and Murcia.
- One of the most attractive cities near Alicante is Orihuela in Spain.
- Orihuela Costa comprises many residential communities that run from its northern boundary with Torrevieja to its southern extremity at Campoamor.
- Travelling from Torrevieja, the first suburb you reach is Punta Prima, from where a pleasant coastal route leads to Campoamor.
- If you prefer scenic seaside hikes, this is the one for you.
- There is a considerable assortment of shops, many of which are located under one roof. This is the place to be if you want to avoid the midday sun.
- Capital: Orihuela
- International Airport: Murcia–San Javier Airport (MJV)
- Population: 87,113
- Currency: euro
- Time: UTC/GMT +1 hour
- Driving aspect: right-hand side
- Main Electricity: 220V-50Hz
- Official Language: Spanish
- Religion: Roman Catholic
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Orihuela
- Orihuela is well-known for its rich cultural legacy, including historic structures and attractive monuments.
- The River Segura is a lovely tourist site with a rich and complex history that includes Iberians and Romans.
- Because of this history, the historic centre is wonderful and has a lot to offer.
- You will have access to more than 11 miles of the Orihuela coastline, with its beautiful beaches and clear waters.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Orihuela
- Orihuela has a typical Mediterranean climate, with pleasant sea breezes in summer and protection from the cold North winds in winter.
- The area receives approximately 3,000 hours of sunlight every year, and the average temperature quickly reaches 20 degrees.
- The World Health Organization recommended the area's climate as one of the most equitable in the world in 1986, not being too hot in the summer or too cold in the winter.
- It has an average of 325 sunny days each year, making it an ideal all-year getaway.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Orihuela
Cabo Roig Beach
- Cabo Roig beach, located to the south of Hotel Servigroup La Zenia and surrounded by lovely bays, is restricted to the north by the different coves of La Zenia and to the south by the coves of Aguamarina. It measures 420 metres long and 18 metres broad.
- The beach is in a semi-urban setting. It is accessible through steps and ramps and offers fine soft sand. It provides a wide range of sun and sea-related services, including sailing and windsurfing.
- The beach is in a semi-urban setting. It is accessible through steps and ramps and offers fine soft sand.
- It provides a wide range of sun and sea-related services, including sailing and windsurfing.
Playa de la Glea
- Playa de la Glea in Campoamor is another famous summer beach, distinguished by a cliff sticking out into the ocean, forming what appears to be a rock wall on one side of the beach.
- Many people visit Playa de la Glea for its extensive stretch of open sea with waves ideal for sailing and water activities like jet skiing, bodyboarding, and parasailing.
- The beach has all you need, including restrooms, massage services, showers, rentable loungers and parasols, and a children's playground.
- Beach bars are close, serving food and drinks on their decks with amazing views, while vendors from the Chiringuitos will roam about selling diced fresh fruit in the summer.
- This is a clean beach with clear, warm water and no seaweed. Calle Rambla del Nacimiento has plenty of parking.
Playa Barranco Rubio
- Barranco Rubio beach is a bit of a mystery. The beach, a coastal ribbon of white sand that reaches almost as far as the eye can see, is undoubtedly a diamond in the Orihuela Costa crown.
- This is the longest beach on the Orihuela Costa, measuring 655 metres in length; however, it is not the largest.
- That honour belongs to neighbouring Playa de la Glea, and it sometimes feels like Barranco Rubio is living in the shadow of its sister.
- Playa de la Glea appears universally liked by those who visit her gorgeous shores, whereas Barranco Rubio receives divided and opposing assessments — people either admire or loathe the beach equally.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Orihuela Off the Beaten Track
Casa La Pedrera
- La Pedrera is Gaud's final residential apartment building, located on Passeig de Gràcia in the heart of Barcelona's Eixample.
- It was built between 1906 and 1912, coinciding with the architect's mature period, which was inspired by nature's shapes and gave rise to one of the most thought-provoking and unique works of modernist architecture.
- La Pedrera (also known as Casa Milà) was designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1984, despite being criticised at the time for its overwhelming originality.
- After three years, it was opened to the public, and millions of people have since come to discover Gaud's unique cosmos.
Embalse de La Pedrera
- It is an artificial wetland that was built in 1980 on the bed of the Alcorisa boulevard, a wide erosive depression surrounded by low mountains, "Cabezo del Moro," "Cabezo de la Pedrera," "Loma Larga," and "Lo Rufete,".
- Also, some peripheral reliefs are made of marl-limestone and sandstone, which provide mild slopes to the outside and steeper slopes to the inside.
- It can hold 246.9 hm3 of water over its 1,272-hectare footprint.
- This reservoir is owned by the Segura Hydrographic Confederation and plays a vital role in regulating and distributing water from the Tajo Segura Transfer Channel.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Orihuela Culture and Traditions
- Orihuela's rich cultural and historical past has left many monuments, including Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance churches, convents, and palaces.
- In the town of Orihuela, there are also a variety of fascinating and informative museums to visit.
- Orihuela also boasts two marinas, Dehesa de Campoamor and Cabo Roig, where a range of water activities can be enjoyed.
- Tennis and horseback riding are also options.
- The area features a vast network of rural paths, making it a walker's dream.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Orihuela: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
Land And Sea
#Food
- From the pearls of the Mediterranean to the mysteries of the Orient, you can eat your way around the world from Orihuela Costa.
- The local cuisine resembles the Alicante province, blending fresh land and sea products.
- Many civilisations have occupied the area over the years, including Celts, Iberians, Greeks, Romans, and Muslims.
- In addition to leaving their stamp on its history and architecture, they have affected traditional gastronomy in some way.
- The meal enjoyed today is typical of the Mediterranean, and it is also relatively healthy, rich in fish, seafood, rice, olive oil, fruit and vegetables gathered from the fertile valleys of the Vega Baja!
Rice Specialties
#Food
- Rice is an essential element of the cuisine in most of Spain, yet regional differences mean that it is prepared differently depending on where you are.
- Paella is the most famous rice-based dish, and Valencia has its recipe for it.
- Paella Valenciana, which blends rice, chicken, shellfish, green beans, olive oil, saffron, and seasoning, is a solid favourite in most households and is frequently served on Sundays or other occasions.
- Other typical meals in Orihuela Costa include "Arroz a banda," which involves slowly cooking rice in fish stock with a little fish, peppers, and garlic.
- The secret to this recipe is good quality rice and freshly produced stock; if cooked properly, it is a tastier alternative to paella.
Winter Warmers
#Food
- Steaming stews and soups are a popular way to keep warm during the winter without increasing heat.
- Traditional Orihuela Costa stews include "Olla Churra," which mixes various meats, vegetables, lentils, boiling bones, and occasionally rice or potatoes, and "Cocido with Pelotas," a stock liquid with meatballs added.
- The same strategy is used for their soups, an affordable way to feed the family using simple ingredients, preserve well, and need little effort to prepare.
- Soup is typically served warm in the winter, with excellent variations such as gazpacho, made from tomatoes and peppers and a popular summer alternative.
Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center
#Fashion
- Expansive outdoor complex with a large plaza, stylish shops, restaurants, and a hypermarket.
- At Zenia Boulevard, we want to be a part of your family and your day-to-day life and provide you with the best services possible.
- As a result, they provide you with the ideal plan. An open-air retail mall with over 150 stores and a diverse range of leisure and culinary activities.
Ociopía Shopping Center
#Fashion
- Outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complexes with big square and garden spaces.
- The shopping centre Ociopa, located in the municipality of Orihuela (Alicante), has a new owner.
- According to the journal Valencia Plaza, a private investment firm based in Mexico, has purchased the property from the fund Cepheus Capital.
- The price paid for the venture, which ended at the end of last year, has not been published, but Cepheus Capital purchased it from its promoter, CBRE, in 2014 for 5.5 million euros.
Pola Park
#Fun
- Come to Pola Park for a family-friendly day of karting, quads, bumper cars, carousels, rides, and rodeos.
- Pola Park provides a variety of diversions for the entire family, including a mini-golf course and bumper cars where you can test your nerves or challenge your wits against family members.
- There are cafes and restaurants on-site where you can have a well-deserved break and a bite to eat before seeing some of the other fantastic sights.
Aqualandia
#Fun
- Aqualandia is Europe's largest water park. With a wave pool, salt water pools, many water slides, and wading pools, it is ideal for individuals who enjoy splashing around in the water.
- There are also umbrellas, picnic areas, stores, changing rooms, a restaurant-bar-café, medical services, and lifeguards.
- It is a water park with plenty of activities for families and groups of young friends.
- Children have their places, although their parents or guardians must accompany them.
- Tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day of the event.
Mundomar
#Fun
- You may see exotic birds, sea lions, and dolphins in a tropical setting, complete with wooden bridges and caves.
- There is also a coffee shop, a bar and a restaurant, as well as souvenir shops.
- This theme park is nearly like a zoo or animal reserve, and a guardian or parents must accompany youngsters.
- Theme park tickets can be purchased at the gate, over the phone, or in Banco Marenostrum, Bankia, Banco Sabadell (previously CAM), and Banco La Caixa branches at significant local shopping malls.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Orihuela: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Numerous activities in Orihuela will bring you into close contact with nature!
- There are also other natural reserves and protected areas in the surrounding area.
- The palm grove in Orihuela is the most critical natural place.
- This grove was formally designated a cultural site, with its unique water channels generating a lot of attention since they allow us to see how the ruins at 'Baos de San Anton' and the plantations were built.
- Most of this palm grove may also be seen if you take the most famous walking path in the area, the 'Miguel Hernandez', which takes you through a significant section of the 'palmeral', as well as parts of the old centre and the orchards in and around Orihuela.
- The Sierra de Hurcillo, located near Orihuela, is a beautiful mountain range between the River Segura and the Alicante coastline.
- Murada village is only a short drive away and has plenty of rural beauty and wildlife.
- Numerous nature trails in the area allow you to get up and personalise with the lovely fauna and vegetation. You can also go to the Rambla Salada, which has saltwater pools.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Orihuela Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- The town of Orihuela holds the Re-conquest fiesta in mid-July to commemorate the entrance of Christian forces in the 13th century and their victory over the Saracens.
- There are numerous "Moors and Christians" parades during the festivities, flooding the town with colour, joy, and music.
- The momentous day of the fiesta is July 17, with the procession of the Santas Justa y Rufina (the town's patron saint) and a parade with the Gloriosa Ensea del Oriol - Orihuela's flag (locally called Senyera). The night before, burning torches are kindled in the castle ruins.
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