Places to visit near

Orihuela

Orihuela is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain of about 86,164 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Sierra de Callosa, Cristo de la Expiración and Castillo de Monteagudo.

38.0848° N, 0.9440° WPop. 86,164

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Within 30 km74 places
Within 50 km89
Must-see153
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Orihuela

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:45 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Orihuela
  2. Cristo de la Expiraciónchurch · 30 min
  3. Castillo de Los Garresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Iglesia de Santa Eulaliaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castillo de Monteagudoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sierra de Callosaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Orihuela
Today’s loopOrihuelaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Orihuela?

Sierra de Callosa (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cristo de la Expiración (church, about 15 km), Castillo de Monteagudo (heritage site, about 19 km), Cristo de Monteagudo (heritage site, about 19 km), Museo de la Semana Santa (museum, about 1 km), Orihuela Cathedral (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Orihuela?

89 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 10 museums, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Orihuela?

Palacio del Portillo, about 1 km by road; Orihuela' Bishop Palace (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Orihuela?

Orihuela Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Agustín (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Orihuela?

Start in Orihuela, visit Cristo de la Expiración, then Castillo de Los Garres, then Iglesia de Santa Eulalia, then Castillo de Monteagudo, then Sierra de Callosa, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.