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ORIHUELA
Orihuela is the capital of La Vega Baja, also known as the low fertile lowlands. It is one of the largest regions in the province of Alicante.It covers, apart from downtown, an important palm grove, three golf courses, two marinas, built-up beaches, orchard areas and more.
Orihuela has sixteen kilometres of coast, which lie about 20 kilometres from the main city. It is an agricultural area, offering a varied landscape, in which a succession of sierras, orchards and palm groves lead the way to 16 km of coast and some of the cleanest beaches in Europe, bearing the Blue Flag Award, a distinction given by a government organization to well-kept beaches. There are also plenty of options for water sports in the nautical clubs and enjoyable land sports in the various golf clubs in the area.
Its rich cultural and historical past has left a vast monumental heritage of remarkable artistic value including romanesque, gothic and renaissance style churches, convents and palaces, five of which have been declared national monuments. This town boasts of one of the largest cultural heritages in the area of Costa Blanca. It is rich in monuments including St. Dominic's Church, The Holy Cathedral Church, featuring a painting by Velazquez and the Church of Santiago that was originally a mosque. There are especially two monuments to see: The Cathedral and the Palace of Rubalcalva. The Cathedral was built on grounds where a mosque had once been in the twelfth century and possesses a Gothic style. The Palace of Rubalcava, where the tourist office is located, is a must-see for those curious about the history of Orihuela.
Its excellent tourist facilities, its good communication network and a warm climate all throughout the year, make this area the ideal travel destination for sports and leisure. And for those interested in delving into history, arts and culture, Orihuela is the perfect city for you.
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