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.

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

4.5 out of 5
Urb. La Zenia Orihuela Alicante
The price is ฿4,097 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
฿4,097
฿4,506 total
24 Jan - 25 Jan
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (864 reviews)
All of the above. Very comfortable place to stay. Food amazing nothing was too much trouble.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia
Rey Teodomiro

Rey Teodomiro

2 out of 5
AVENIDA TEODOMIRO, 10 Orihuela
The price is ฿1,491 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
฿1,491
฿1,641 total
9 Jan - 10 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museo de la Muralla and Santa Lucia Plaza ...
7.8/10 Good! (70 reviews)
Quick stopover after a late flight in. Room was basic but very clean. Took us a while to find the reception as it is one floor up but checked in well after midnight so was just relieved it was manned. Fantastic value for money will use again

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Rey Teodomiro
Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso XIII, 1 Orihuela Alicante
The price is ฿2,652 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿2,652
฿2,917 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Santa Lucia Plaza and College ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (198 reviews)
Good size room and bathroom. Hot shower with plenty of water and easy to operate!

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Sercotel Palacio de Tudemir
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 La Zenia Beach and Zenia Boulevard ...
7.2/10 Good! (159 reviews)
No wifi and restaurant and bar closed most of the
No wifi in rooms and only in reception.. bar and restaurant closed most evenings .. pool closed .. Access to wifi was a real problem for me and needing to sit in reception to do my work was very inconvenient. Furniture in rooms very uncomfortable.. Located in a good area but this time of the year ...

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2022

Apartamentos Palmera Beach
Flamenca Village Mar Holidays

Flamenca Village Mar Holidays

3 out of 5
Calle Pablo Picasso Orihuela Alicante
Stay at this golf condo in Orihuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach shuttle (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Zenia Boulevard Shopping Center and La Zenia ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Really lovely apartment with great aircon/heating system. Unfloor heating in the bathroom was Fab. Locely lithuian woman check us in and was really friendly. Right next to cafes and supermarket. Heated jacuzzi was a god send

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Flamenca Village Mar Holidays
Playamarina 1 Aparthotel

Playamarina 1 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
Calle Mar 7-B Orihuela Alicante
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Orihuela. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions La Zenia Beach and Zenia ...
Great location near the beach, bars and restaurants. Apartment was spotless and very homely. Managers Talo and Tracy were lovely and very helpful

Reviewed on 31 May 2023

Playamarina 1 Aparthotel
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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I love Orihuela Costa. Incredible beaches, great restaurants, convenient shopping and easy driving

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