Parks and nature in Orihuela

Parks, Views, and Squares

Orihuela’s landscape is defined by the Palmeral de San Antón, a historic palm grove of Islamic origin and the second largest in Europe. This list features elevated viewpoints like Cruz de la Muela and the Mirador del Palmeral, which offer vistas over the Segura valley. It also includes the 18th-century Las Norias Gemelas water wheels, reflecting the city's traditional irrigation systems, alongside mountain peaks such as Cerro del Agudo and numerous urban squares that serve as local community hubs.

Parks, Views, and Squares — Map

A

Palmeral de San Antón

Historic palm grove of Islamic origin, the second largest in Europe and a UNESCO-protected cultural landscape.

B

View Torrejieja

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding landscape and urban areas.

C

Cruz de la Muela

Iconic iron cross situated atop a peak in the Sierra de Orihuela, accessible via established hiking trails.

D

Las Norias Gemelas

Pair of 18th-century historic water wheels, known as Moquita and Pando, used for traditional irrigation from the Segura River.

E

Mirador del Palmeral

Elevated platform providing views over the expansive palm grove and the city skyline.

F

Parque Huerto del Cura

Local urban green space.

G

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

Central pedestrian square located in front of the local government building.

H

Plaza Trinitario Fernández Barbera

Urban square located in the city center.

I

Plaza de la Iglesia

Public square situated adjacent to a local church.

J

Cabezo de La Aparecida

Park area located near the sanctuary of La Aparecida.

K

jardin nueva estacion

Garden area located near the Orihuela train and bus station.

L

Parque Rodríguez de la Fuente

Public park named after the prominent Spanish naturalist Félix Rodríguez de la Fuente.

M

Parque antigua estación

Green space located on the site of the former railway station.

N

Plaza de Europa

Landscaped urban park with pedestrian paths.

O

Blue Lagoon Comunity Centre Garden

Garden area within the Blue Lagoon residential development.

P

Mountain Bike Track

Off-road cycling path with a gravel surface.

Q

Torre del Mojon

Public park area.

R

Plaza de los Pinos

Park area characterized by its pine trees.

S

Plaza

Park

T

Plaza del Obispo Almarcha

Urban square named after a local bishop.

U

parque nueva estacion

Landscaped area adjacent to the modern transit hub.

V

Plaza Bernabé

Small urban square.

W

Blue Lagoon Park

Community park in the Blue Lagoon area.

X

Plaza de la Salud

Public park located near local health facilities.

Y

Área Recreativa de la Ermita Virgen de la Salud

Recreational zone adjacent to the historic hermitage of Virgen de la Salud.

Z

Plaza de la Condesa de la Almudena

Urban square in a residential district.

Plaza Ramón y Cajal

Park named after the Spanish Nobel laureate Santiago Ramón y Cajal.

Parque de los Olivos

Public park featuring olive trees.

Parque del Cementerio

Green space located near the municipal cemetery.

Parque Maestro Grau

Urban park named in honor of a local figure.

Plaza de la Hispanidad

Public square in the urban center.

parque estación

Park located near the railway facilities.

Regadio por Goteo

Water retention pond part of the local drip irrigation system.

Regadio por Goteo

Irrigation pond for agricultural water management.

Cerro del Agudo

Prominent mountain peak in the region offering rugged hiking routes.

Cabezo Pisana

Natural peak in the surrounding landscape.

Cabezo las Bancas

Hill located on the outskirts of the city.

Cabezo Lodroño

Natural elevation in the Orihuela mountain range.

Cabezo de los Buitragos

Mountain peak known for its steep terrain.

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