Orihuela

The municipality extends across varied terrains from 23 to 236 meters above sea level, encompassing both urban areas and agricultural plains along the Segura River.

Romans established the settlement of Orcelis, which later became Aurariola under Visigothic rule and served as the capital of Teodomiro's kingdom from 713.

The Cathedral of El Salvador combines Gothic and Baroque architectural elements, representing centuries of religious and artistic development in the region.

La Zenia Boulevard shopping center provides 150 retail establishments and dining venues, making it the primary commercial destination in the Vega Baja area.

The municipality stands as one of the few Spanish-speaking territories within the Valencian Community, where Valencian typically predominates as the traditional language.

Location: Province of Alicante

Location: Vega Baja del Segura

Capital city: Orihuela

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Website: http://www.orihuela.es

Shares border with: Albatera, Algorfa, Algueña, Almoradí, Benejúzar, Benferri, Bigastro, Callosa de Segura, Catral, Cox, Granja de Rocamora, El Fondó de les Neus, Hondón de los Frailes, Rafal, Redován, La Romana, Pilar de la Horadada, San Miguel de Salinas, Torrevieja, Jacarilla, Murcia, Beniel, Santomera, Fortuna, Abanilla

Address: Orihuela, Alicante, Spain 03315 Orihuela

Website: http://orihuela.es

GPS coordinates: 38.08556,-0.94694

Latest update: July 11, 2025 04:40