Orihuela Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, clear turquoise waters, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.
A playground with a slide and climbing structures, set against a backdrop of the sea and clear sky.
A coastal landscape with a wooden railing, a clear blue sea, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a beach, and the ocean.
A colorful urban street with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, set against a backdrop of mountains.

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

Find the best Orihuela areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Orihuela
Learn more about Orihuela

Orihuela Costa

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.

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 Villamartin Golf Club and Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center.

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.

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.

Las Espeñetas

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

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

4.5 out of 5
Urb. La Zenia Orihuela Alicante
The price is £243 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£243
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Servigroup La Zenia
Apartamentos Palmera Beach

Apartamentos Palmera Beach

2 out of 5
Avenida de Francia, 15 Orihuela Alicante
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cabo Roig Beach and La Zenia Beach ...
7.4/10 Good! (163 reviews)
"Don't book if you are looking for a fancy holiday. It is a basic self-catering with one pot and one pan in the kitchen. You have to throw your rubbish out yourselves. Clean but with old facilities. It is ok for adults if you are just after the beach and a regular pool but NOT RECOMMENDED WITH KIDS. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Apartamentos Palmera Beach
Hotel Golf Campoamor

Hotel Golf Campoamor

4 out of 5
Urbanización Real Club de Golf Campoamor Orihuela
The price is £105 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£105
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (113 reviews)
"Love this place. Have a young family and it’s just great. Safe, clean, suite was good size, aircon worked, amazing views. It’s a golf hotel so don’t expect waterslides but the pool is huge and clean and we saw rabbits and woodpeckers"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

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.
Apartamentos Palmera Beach

Apartamentos Palmera Beach

2 out of 5
Avenida de Francia, 15 Orihuela Alicante
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cabo Roig Beach and La Zenia Beach ...
7.4/10 Good! (163 reviews)
"Don't book if you are looking for a fancy holiday. It is a basic self-catering with one pot and one pan in the kitchen. You have to throw your rubbish out yourselves. Clean but with old facilities. It is ok for adults if you are just after the beach and a regular pool but NOT RECOMMENDED WITH KIDS. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026

Apartamentos Palmera Beach
Magnificent apartment on the 1st line of golf, quiet and close to everything

Magnificent apartment on the 1st line of golf, quiet and close to everything

orihuela costa Comunidad Valenciana
Stay at this golf apartment in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and Cabo Roig Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Mark, the key holder, was a 20 out of 10, very helpful, always available and went out of his way to help with everything and anything.The area was very quiet but the pools where a let down for us, they need a bit more care, one of them didn't get sun until pass 1300 and the other didn't have much ..."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Magnificent apartment on the 1st line of golf, quiet and close to everything
Lovely penthouse apt

Lovely penthouse apt

Villamartin Alicante
Stay at this apartment in Orihuela. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Todo estupendo"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Lovely penthouse apt
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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