Orihuela Palm Grove

The Orihuela Palm Grove is a protected area containing nearly 9,000 palm trees that grow in a continuous expanse, forming one of Europe's largest palm collections. The space shows the layout of a working agricultural landscape with pathways between rows of trees and different cultivation zones.

The palm grove originated during the Islamic period when Arab settlers brought advanced cultivation methods to the Iberian Peninsula. These traditions have continued and shape how the land is used for farming today.

The palm grove is rooted in local identity and shows how traditional farming has shaped daily life for centuries. People visit to maintain their connection to this way of cultivating the land.

Visitors can explore the area on their own or join guided tours offered on weekends and public holidays. It helps to contact ahead to ask about available times and plan the best route through the grounds.

A visitor center features interactive displays about the ecological features and farming methods used to maintain the palm grove. These exhibits help visitors understand how modern and traditional techniques work together.