Sites historiques à Orihuela

Regional Heritage Trail

Orihuela’s heritage trail highlights a significant collection of Spanish architectural history. The selection includes the 13th-century Gothic Cathedral and the ruins of the medieval castle on Mount San Miguel. The route covers diverse structures, from the 16th-century coastal watchtower at Cabo Roig to the Baroque Episcopal Palace. Notable religious sites include the monumental Colegio de Santo Domingo, featuring Renaissance cloisters, and the Gothic Iglesia de Santiago. These landmarks illustrate the region's evolution from Moorish fortification to a major ecclesiastical and educational center.