Orihuela, Valencia
Provincia de Alicante · Valencia · Spain · 101,321 residents
Orihuela Cathedral
Castle of Orihuela
Colegio de Santo Domingo
Real Monasterio de la Visitación de Santa María
Palacio de RubalcavaOrihuela is a city in Provincia de Alicante, Valencia, Spain, home to around 101,321 people. There are 12 notable places to see in and around town, including Orihuela Cathedral and Castle of Orihuela. The nearest airport is Murcia (RMU), about 31 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Orihuela Cathedral, Castle of Orihuela and Colegio de Santo Domingo.
- Best weather from March to April and September to November: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Murcia (RMU) is 22 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Orihuela
Ranked by how well known they are.
- 1Orihuela Cathedral
- 2Castle of Orihuela
- 3Colegio de Santo Domingo
- 4Real Monasterio de la Visitación de Santa María
- 5Palacio de Rubalcava
- 6Episcopal Palace of Orihuela
- 7Casa-Museo de Miguel Hernández
- 8Museo Arqueológico Comarcal de Orihuela
- 9Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
- 10Museo de las Fiestas de la Reconquista
- 11Museo de la Muralla (Orihuela)
- 12Portillo Palace
1cathedralOrihuela Cathedral
In the centre · Photo
Main Roman Catholic church of Orihuela, Valencian Community, southern Spain
- 2castle
- 3monastery
- 4monastery
- 5palace
6palace
7museumCasa-Museo de Miguel Hernández
In the centre · Photo
8museumMuseo Arqueológico Comarcal de Orihuela
In the centre · Photo
9museum
10museum
11museumMuseo de la Muralla (Orihuela)
In the centre · Photo
12palace
Tours & tickets in Orihuela
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Orihuela can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Orihuela
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Orihuela are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Orihuela and the villages around it is a hire car from Murcia (RMU), about 31 min away.
Best time to visit Orihuela
March to April and September to November: daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 18°CJan13 mm
- 19°CFeb14 mm
- 23°CMar15 mm
- 26°CApr7 mm
- 26°CMay64 mm
- 31°CJun30 mm
- 35°CJul3 mm
- 35°CAug13 mm
- 30°CSept44 mm
- 27°COct49 mm
- 23°CNov8 mm
- 18°CDec17 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 7°C | 13 mm | 9 h |
| Feb | 19°C | 7°C | 14 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 23°C | 10°C | 15 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 26°C | 12°C | 7 mm | 11 h |
| May | 26°C | 15°C | 64 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 31°C | 19°C | 30 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 35°C | 23°C | 3 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 35°C | 23°C | 13 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 30°C | 19°C | 44 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 27°C | 16°C | 49 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 23°C | 12°C | 8 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 18°C | 8°C | 17 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Murcia (RMU)22 miles, about 31 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Alicante (ALC)25 miles, about 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Valencia (VLC)100 miles, about 2 h 22 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 55 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Dénia (78 miles).
Orihuela is good for
Around Orihuela
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
.jpg/500px-Torrevieja_-_Museo_Flotante%2C_Submarino_S-61_(3).jpg)
Questions people ask
Is Orihuela worth visiting?
Yes. Orihuela is known for Orihuela Cathedral, Castle of Orihuela and Colegio de Santo Domingo. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Orihuela?
March to April and September to November, with daytime highs between 23°C and 30°C with little rain.
How do I get to Orihuela from the UK?
Fly to Murcia (RMU), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 31 min by road. Alicante (ALC) is an alternative, 25 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 20 h 55 min.
Is Orihuela good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Orihuela?
Alicante (31 miles), Cartagena (33 miles), Torrevieja (16 miles) and Murcia (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.