Towns of South-East Spain - Costa Blanca South

Orihuela

Orihuela is the capital of the Vega Baja region of the southern Costa Blanca. The town is actually 20 km inland on the A7 at junction 80 and the CV95 between Murcia City and Elche. The area has a population of over 75,000 and there is sometimes some confusion as mainly of the coastal towns of La Zenia, Cabo Roig and Playa Flamenca are referred to as being Orihuela Costa.

The capital is best known for its wonderful fiestas, churches, monasteries and its distinguished cultural heritage. Nowadays there is a real combination of new and old; the older region sits on the northern banks of the River Segura.

Try to be around during Easter when the Burial Procession Fiesta is in full swing – this is the time when the female incarnation of the devil “Diables” occurs and the atmosphere is brilliant in the city streets.

There is a fascinating irrigations system in the local farmlands which dates back to the Moors. Wonderful crops of citrus fruit, almonds, dates, hemp and beautiful carnations are cultivated in the region.

As more an more people in search of more authentic Spanish towns away from the tourist areas opt for inland Spain Orihuela has thrived with new developments and a health property market thrive

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