Orihuela
Orihuela's historic centre, declared a protected monumental ensemble, holds an exceptional concentration of churches alongside a walkable café and restaurant scene, all set against the Sierra de Orihuela mountains with the river Segura running through the city. The municipality stretches to the Mediterranean coast, adding beach access to the mix. The city was the birthplace of the poet Miguel Hernández, and its Holy Week celebrations carry international tourist-interest status, while the Reconquest festivals hold national recognition.
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- Population101,321
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.0 km3.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Orihuela: quick answers
Where is Orihuela?
Orihuela is in Alicante/Alacant, Spain, about 20 km12 miles in a straight line from Murcia.
How do you get to Orihuela?
The nearest airport is Corvera (RMU), about 49 min away by road. The nearest train station is Elx Carrús, about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Orihuela?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 10°C50°F. The wettest month is September, with about 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Orihuela?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 38 restaurants, 28 cafés and 31 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Orihuela?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santa Pola, Elda and Abanilla.