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 Real Club de Golf Campoamor or Villamartin Golf Club while you're in the area.

Villacosta
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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 College of Santo Domingo are some notable places to visit nearby.

Las Espeñetas
Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

4.5 out of 5
Urb. La Zenia, Playa De Orihuela, Orihuela, Alicante
The price is £150 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£150
14 Oct - 15 Oct
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! (840 reviews)
"Lovely hotel and clean, breakfast is great lots of choice, recommend getting a sea view room the views are amazing. If I go back to that area again I will go back to that hotel."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia
Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XIII, 1, Orihuela, Alicante
The price is £60 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£60
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (187 reviews)
"Off the beaten track"

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir
Hotel Golf Campoamor

Hotel Golf Campoamor

4 out of 5
Urbanización Real Club de Golf Campoamor, Orihuela
The price is £98 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£98
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (90 reviews)
"A great long weekend stay, a comfortable air conditioned room, great facilities including a good range of food and drink and extremely friendly helpful staff. Would gladly go back."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Hotel Golf Campoamor
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.
Superb very equipped apartment(fiber Wifi, internat TV channels)+private garden

Superb very equipped apartment(fiber Wifi, internat TV channels)+private garden

Orihuela Costa
Stay at this apartment in Orihuela. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and Cabo Roig Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
Relaxing peaceful area
"Very happy with our stay in this beautiful well equipped apartment. Stephanie gave us various information on the area beaches and restaurants etc we had a car so got around a bit and like the beach in the daytime, Mil Palmaras and Cala Capitan are our favourites the beach chairs and parasol are very ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Superb very equipped apartment(fiber Wifi, internat TV channels)+private garden
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 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
Beautiful detached house with private pool car unnecessary

Beautiful detached house with private pool car unnecessary

Orihuela, Comunidad Valenciana
Stay at this golf holiday home in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and Cabo Roig Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"Lovely property and pool is excellent.Lovely bars and takeaways close by."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Beautiful detached house with private pool car unnecessary
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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5/5 - Excellent

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

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