{"id":191,"date":"2010-10-19T06:32:58","date_gmt":"2010-10-19T06:32:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alicante-spain.com\/?p=191"},"modified":"2016-01-08T16:40:52","modified_gmt":"2016-01-08T16:40:52","slug":"orihuela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alicante-spain.com\/orihuela.html","title":{"rendered":"Orihuela"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city of Orihuela Spain lies about 50 km south west of Alicante, just between Elche<\/a> and Murcia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With about 50 000 habitants Orihuela is a major city in the area. You can best reach Orihuela using the national road N 340 from Alicante.<\/p>\n

Orihuela is the capital of what is called \u201cLa Vega Baja\u201d (or the low fertile lowlands), one of the largest regions in the province of Alicante which pertains to the Valencian Community. It is about 57 kilometers south-west of Alicante heading inland although the region\u2019s land reaches until the Costa Blanca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It has one of the largest cultural heritages in this area and was home to the famous Spanish poet Miguel Hernandez. It reached its peak of importance in the VIII century because it was the main headquarters of the Dukedom of Teodomiro. This nobleman converted Orihuela into the capital of the Christian kingdom. Later on, during the Muslim overtake, the city was able to conserve its independence until the IX century.It was reconquered by Jaime I in 1265 and given to Castilla although it was repopulated by people from Catalunya and Aragon. In the XVI century, it was graced with being the Episcopal Headquarters. Up until now, it has taken great pride in maintaining all its monuments.<\/p>\n

There are especially two monuments to see; The Cathedral and the Palace of Rubalcalva. The Cathedral was built on grounds where a mosque had once been in the XII century and shows a Gothic style. Through the entrance called Door of Loreto added on in the XV, you can lay your eyes on 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 \u2013 the red salon with family portraits, the yellow salon used nowadays for weddings, the dance hall or hall of mirrors with a French air.<\/p>\n

Bask In over 16 Kilometres of Coast<\/h2>\n

\"Map<\/a>Orihuela has 16 kilometers of beach which lie about 20 kilometres from the main city but are neighboured by Torrevieja to the north. So, if you are to visit this city, look for good accommodations along one of the following beaches; Mil Palmeras, Campoamor, Zenia, Cabo Roig, Punta Prima or Playa Flamenca.<\/p>\n