What to see

The Cathedral and the Palace of Rubalcalva are monuments you must visit. 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 Palace of Rubalcava was inhabited by members of this 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.

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.

Climate
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 degrees.

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.