Orihuela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Orihuela
Orihuela
Orihuela
Orihuela
Orihuela

Architecture, monuments, festivities and beaches: all this and much more make Orihuela a first-class destination on the balmy Valencian coast.

Orihuela is known for its rich cultural heritage, with historic buildings and beautiful monuments. That’s not all, though, because depending on the time of year, you can enjoy its traditional fiestas, such as the celebrations for Easter Holy Week. Still need more convincing that a holiday in Orihuela is your best bet? You might be interested to learn that it has more than 11 miles of coastline.

Orihuela is a municipality in the province of Alicante, in Valencia. Divided in two by the River Segura, this beautiful tourist destination enjoys a long and complex history where Iberians and Romans all left their mark. Thanks to this past, the historic centre is quite exquisite, and has lots to see. Some highlights are the religious buildings, including the Colegio Diocesano de Santo Domingo convent, the Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, the Palacio Episcopal, the Catedral del Salvador y Santa María and the Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Monserrate.

With our cheap trips to Orihuela, you can enjoy these wonders all year round, but there are others that can only be enjoyed in certain months. The Holy Week of Orihuela, for example, was declared of International Tourist Interest. What could be better than a trip in the springtime to enjoy this festivity as well as the nature of the local area in all its splendour. This time of year also sees the arrival of the medieval market, a quaint attraction that fits in perfectly with the town.

Poetry lovers will also enjoy our package deals to Orihuela, as it is the birthplace of the famous poet of the generación del 36 group of writers, Miguel Hernández. His home has now been converted into a museum, and is a tourist attraction well worth visiting.

Also, if you’re a nature lover, you’re definitely in luck. You’ll be able to enjoy more than 11 miles of the Orihuela coastline, with its beautiful beaches and pristine waters that are like a piece of heaven on Earth.

As you can see, you don’t need to go far to enjoy a holiday with something for everyone, and entertainment options to suit all tastes. Want to know more? Check out our deals for trips to Orihuela.

Where to stay in Orihuela

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Orihuela Costa

4/5(36 area reviews)

Orihuela Costa is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and Cabo Roig Beach while in the area.

Orihuela Costa
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La Regia

Though La Regia may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Campoamor Beach and Cabo Roig Beach.

La Regia
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Villacosta

Beaches, golf courses and bars are some highlights of Villacosta. You might stop by Villamartin Golf Club or Real Club de Golf Campoamor while you're in the area.

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Urbanization Lomas de Don Juan

Though Urbanization Lomas de Don Juan may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and Campoamor Beach.

Urbanization Lomas de Don Juan
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Las Espeñetas

While Las Espeñetas isn't home to many top sights, Orihuela Castle and Orihuela Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Las Espeñetas
Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XIII, 1, Orihuela, Alicante
The price is ₹6,189 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
₹6,189
₹6,808 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Lucia Plaza and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (176 reviews)
"Excellent accomodation, couldnt fault it for a short city break"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2025

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir
Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

4.5 out of 5
Urb. La Zenia, Playa De Orihuela, Orihuela, Alicante
The price is ₹25,809 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
₹25,809
₹28,390 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (830 reviews)
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location
"Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. Rooms are fresh, clean and tidy, air con is superb and some great sea views from the balcony. Wi-Fi a bit hit and miss but that's life. Food was very good especially the evening meal with lots and lots of choice. Will definitely stay again!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia
Rey Teodomiro

Rey Teodomiro

2 out of 5
AVENIDA TEODOMIRO, 10, Orihuela
The price is ₹4,089 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹4,089
₹4,498 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orihuela Cathedral and Museo de la Muralla ...
8/10 Very Good! (60 reviews)
"Excellent value and central location"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2025

Rey Teodomiro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos Palmera Beach

Apartamentos Palmera Beach

2 out of 5
Avenida de Francia, 15, Urbanizacion Mil Palmeras, Orihuela, Alicante
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Palmera Beach and Cabo Roig Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (157 reviews)
No wifi and restaurant and bar closed most of the
"No wifi in rooms and only in reception.. bar and restaurant closed most evenings .. pool closed .. Access to wifi was a real problem for me and needing to sit in reception to do my work was very inconvenient. Furniture in rooms very uncomfortable.. Located in a good area but this time of the year ..."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2022

Apartamentos Palmera Beach
Flamenca Village Mar Holidays

Flamenca Village Mar Holidays

3 out of 5
Calle Pablo Picasso, Orihuela, Alicante
Stay at this 3-star golf condo in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Amazing complex & apartment
"An ultra modern, very spacious clean apartment in a lovely complex. Cannot be faulted. Beautiful grounds & a good pool bar. Close to the Flamenca Beach Centro Commercial with lots of bars & restaurants. A couple of minutes walk to a Mercadona. Very good value, will definitely recommend."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

Flamenca Village Mar Holidays
Apartamentos Palmera Beach frente al mar

Apartamentos Palmera Beach frente al mar

2 out of 5
Av. De Francia s/n, Orihuela, Alicante
Stay at this condo in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cabo Roig Beach and La Zenia Beach are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
"Incorrect information shared about the deposit between booking emails and then arriving to check in. Rooms were nice and fresh but missing a lot of basics for a self catering room with cooking facilities. Beds were like wooden boards and had no comfort whatsoever. Noise between rooms was unbearable ..."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Apartamentos Palmera Beach frente al mar
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Orihuela

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Top destination
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I love Orihuela Costa. Incredible beaches, great restaurants, convenient shopping and easy driving

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