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Places in Spain -
Orihuela, Alicante
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Having
around
50,000
inhabitants,
Orihuela
is a major
resort
within the
region of
Alicante
on
the
Costa Blanca.
Orihuela
is the
capital of
what is
called “La
Vega Baja”
(or the
low
fertile
lowlands),
one of the
largest
regions in
the
province
of
Alicante
which
pertains
to the
Valencian
Community.
It is
about 57
kilometres
south-west
of
Alicante
heading
inland
although
the
region’s
land
reaches
until the
Costa
Blanca.
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Orihuela
has one of
the
largest
cultural
heritages
in the
area and
was home
to the
famous
Spanish
poet
Miguel
Hernandez.
It reached
its peak
of
importance
in the 8th
century as
it was the
main
headquarters
of the
Dukedom of
Teodomiro.
This
nobleman
converted
Orihuela
into the
capital of
the
Christian
kingdom.
Later on,
during the
Muslim
conquest,
the city
was able
to
conserve
its
independence
until the
9th
century.
It was
re-conquered
by Jaime I
in 1265
and given
to
Castilla
although
it was
repopulated
by people
from
Catalunia
and
Aragon. In
the 16th
century,
it was
graced
with being
the
Episcopal
Headquarters.
Up until
now, it
has taken
great
pride in
maintaining
all its
monuments.
What to
see in Orihuela
The
Cathedral of el Salvador
The
Cathedral
was built
on grounds
where a
mosque had
once been
in the
12th
century
and shows
a Gothic
style.
Through
the
entrance
called Door of
Loreto
added on
in the
15th
century
you will
see a
beautiful
Baroque
organ.
Through
another
entrance,
the
Renaissance
style is
evident. The Cathedral is located in Caller Mayor and is open every day except Mondays. Free admission.
The
Palace of
Rubalcalva
The
Palace of
Rubalcalva
is a
monument
you must
visit.
It was
inhabited
by members
of the same
family up until 1933
and in
1976 it
became
property
of the
town. It
has a
sweeping
marble
staircase
that takes
you up to
the noble
main
salons –
the red
salon with
family
portraits,
the yellow
salon used
nowadays
for
weddings,
the dance
hall or
hall of
mirrors
with a
French
air.
The Casino Orcelitano
The building dates from the 19th century.
Colegio de Santa Domingo (Covent of Santa Domingo)
This was originally a Dominican Convent, converted to a university in 1569. It closed in 1824. This amazing building has a rectangular floorplan, based around a central courtyard. Admission is free and it's open Tuesday to Saturday.
The Santa Justa y Rufina Church
This church stands on a very ancient site and the site of a former mosque. The church is of various styles including Gothic and Baroque. The church was never fully completed as building came to a halt in 1761.
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Museums in Orihuela
Casa Museo Miguel Hernandez
The house was inhabited by Miguel Hernandez between 1914 and 1934. It's located in Calle Miguel Hernandez, at number 73. There's free admission and it's open all year round. It's a great place to see what local life was like in the time of the great literary figure. |
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Getting around Orihuela
The easiest way to get to Orihuela is via the A7 motorway, junctions 80/81. The CV95 also runs from Torrevieja.
The River Segura runs through the heart of Orihuela, the oldest part of town being mainly to the north of the river. The railway line also runs through Orihuela.
Orihuela
Costa
Despite
its name,
the
Orihuela
Costa is
some
distance
from the
city of
Orihuela,
in fact
some 20
kilometres
away. It
comprises
around 16
km of fine
sandy
beaches,
rocky
coves and
clear
sparkling
waters
stretching
from Punta
Prima
(just
south of
Torrevieja)
to Mil
Palmeras.
It is now
one of the
most
popular
destinations
in the
region for
a summer
holiday,
attracting
visitors
from all
over
Europe.
The
Orihuela
Costa
boasts
some well
known and
popular
resorts
including
Cabo Roig,
La Zenia,
Campoamor
and Playa
Flamenca.
All
these
resorts
can be
reached by
the N332
coastal
road.
Orihuela
Costa
Resorts
Cabo Roig
- One of
the most
exclusive
and
popular
resorts of
the
Orihuela
Costa is
Cabo Roig,
very busy
during the
summer
months but
quiet in
the winter
time, Cabo
Roig has
everything
to offer
the
tourist.
It has 2
fine
beaches (Cala
Caleta and
Cala
Capitan),
a superb
marina
which has
recently
undergone
a 2
million
euro
facelift,
a
spectacular
and
picturesque
cliff walk
to La
Zenia and
a great
choice of
shops,
bars and
restaurants
along the
well known
and loved
Cabo Roig
strip.
La Zenia
- is
probably
best known
for its
excellent
hotel (La
Zenia
Hotel).
La Zenia
is another
well loved
resort on
the
Orihuela
Costa. La
Zenia also
boasts a
fine beach
and some
great
facilities.
Popular
with the
Irish, La
Zenia is
the
location
of the
famous
Paddy's
Point bar,
one of the
best known
bars along
the Costa
Blanca.
Playa
Flamenca
- Another
popular
area along
the
Orihuela
Costa with
an
excellent
beach. The
seafront
of Playa
Flamenca
has
recently
undergone
some major
changes
with the
coastal
path and
promenade
being
modernised
and
improved.
Punta
Prima
- is
located at
the
Torrevieja
end of the
Orihuela
Costa.
Punta
Prima is
another
excellent
resort.
Recognisable
by the
obtrusive
water
tower
along the
N332 it is
well known
for its
Go-Kart
track and
its car
boot
sales.
Punta
Prima also
has some
wonderful,
clean
beaches.
Campoamor
- A resort
with two
super
beaches
and some
excellent
facilities.
It is also
within
easy reach
of the
fabulous
Cabo Roig
strip with
its great
choice of
bars and
restaurants.
There is
also a
very
popular
golf
course
here. |
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Climate in Orihuela
The
Orihuela
Costa
enjoys a
fantastic
temperate
climate
and is
renowned
for being
one of the
healthiest
places on
earth to
live,
basking in
over 300
days of
sunshine
every year
and having
an average
temperature
of around
20 degrees
centigrade
and very
low
rainfall.
The
hottest
temperatures
are during
July and
August
when it
can reach
40 degrees
or more,
in the
winter the
temperature
rarely
falls
below 10
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| Local Police Orihuela - Emergencies - 092 |
| National Police Orihuela - Emergencies - 091 |
| General Emergencies - 112 |
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British Consulate (Alicante) - 965 216 022
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| Telefonica - 1004 |
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Tourist Office, Orihuela
Plaza del Marques de Rafal, 5
Tel 965 304 645 |
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Train RENFE - 902 240 202 |
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Casa Museo Miguel Hernandez
Calle Miguel Hernández 73
03300 Orihuela, Alicante
http://www.miguelhernandezvirtual.com
Tel - 965 306 327 |
The Cathedral in Orihuela
Calle Mayor s/n
03300 Orihuela, Alicante
touristinfo@orihuela.net
Website
Tel - 965 300 638
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Santa Domingo Convent
Calle Adolfo Clavarana s/n
03300 Orihuela, Alicante
orihuela@touristinfo.net
Website
Tel - 965 300 240 |
Santa Justa y Rufina Church
Calle Santa Justa s/n
03300 Orihuela, Alicante
orihuela@touristinfo.net
Website
Tel - 965 300 622 |
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