Places worth the detour in Orihuela

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Orihuela, Spain, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (4). Best known: Orihuela Cathedral. 10 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks4 Sacred sites3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Orihuela Cathedral

Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem

Main Roman Catholic church of Orihuela, Valencian Community, southern Spain

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2.Church of St Martin, Callosa de Segura

Sacred sites · 15th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Callosa de Segura, Spain

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3.Colegio de Santo Domingo

Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Orihuela, Spain

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4.Castle of Orihuela

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Orihuela, Spain

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5.Yacimiento de los Saladares

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Orihuela, Spain

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6.Casa-Museo de Miguel Hernández

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

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7.Palacio de Rubalcava

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Building in Orihuela, Spain

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8.Church of Saint James the Great

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Orihuela, Spain

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9.Orihuela Walls

Built landmarks · 12th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Orihuela, Spain

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10.Museo Didáctico e Interactivo de Ciencias de Orihuela

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

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