Fortification of medieval origin, built after the Christian conquest. Later it suffered various vicissitudes that deteriorated it. As it lost its strategic function, it served as a quarry for the extension of the hermitage of Sant Pere, which is located to its left. From the complex formed by the Castle and the hermitage you can see a beautiful panoramic view of the so-called Camp d'Alacant. The view reaches the sea, connecting with the Vinalopó Valley, while inland we will see the Maigmó and Ventós mountain ranges in the background.

The Lirainosaurus Statue is a unique tribute to this herbivorous dinosaur that inhabited the region more than 70 million years ago. This imposing life-size figure stands out for its detailed representation and its integration into the urban environment. The statue celebrates the local paleontological heritage, as fossils of this species have been found nearby. It is an essential stop for lovers of natural history and a perfect opportunity to enjoy the traditional charm of Agost, also known for its ceramics.

Inaugurated in May 2010, the new City Hall has been built on a plot next to the Auditorium and the Social Center, in the Plaza de la Comunitat Valenciana. The building is composed of four floors in height and three of basement for underground parking, with capacity for 320 vehicles. Totally accessible for the disabled, it has an area of ​​about 6,000 square meters. On its roof it has an alternative energy installation that partially supplies the building. The exterior urbanization occupies an area of ​​3,000 square meters, in addition to another 800 of landscaped area with irrigation by sprinkling and dripping, forming a longitudinal square that connects Cervantes and Pintor Picasso streets.

City of perseverants, Moors and Christians A revealing anecdote of a football match has given celebrity to this monumental city, in which there were numerous Moorish uprisings and in which the famous Festival of Moors and Christians arose in the sixteenth century. It is a place from which to make numerous excursions in the north of Alicante. We recommend you visit without haste: The Tourist Interpretation Center of the city Explora, a letter of introduction to the city. The Medieval Towers Stroll through the outdoor terraces and balustrades that overlook the river bed, with wonderful views of the Bridge of Sant Jordi. The Modernist Building of the House of the Pavo, in whose doors of the facade you will find the figures of the peacocks. The Industrial Circle, inside which you can visit the halls, the garden or the Library of accusing modernist style. The Refuge of the Spanish Civil War that will allow us to know closely how the war was lived in the city of Alcoy. After this pleasant walk we stop to recover strength. We expect excellent restaurants with a quality offer. In the afternoon we can take a walk through the Plaça de Dins to go next to the Museum of the Moors and Christians Festivities. A cake or chocolates, ice cream in summer or chocolate with churros in winter ..., any of these temptations will give us the strength to continue our route. The purchases can be made along the route, where you will find many souvenir shops, sausages and pastries. Another interesting option is the night visit; with it we can enjoy a pleasant walk through the historic center with the most emblematic buildings illuminated.

In Orihuela there are vestiges of human settlements from the Chalcolithic (second half of the third millennium BC), through the Argaric culture, Late Bronze and Ancient Iron to the Iberian and Roman culture. During the Visigothic period it was the capital of a demarcation that included the current provinces of Alicante and Murcia. In the VIII century he was head of the duchy of Teodomiro, who agreed to his autonomy with the Arabs; According to the legend, the Visigoth king placed women dressed in warrior uniforms on the city walls, in such a way that he forced the negotiation against the invader. In the ninth century he lost his independence against the Caliphate of the Umayyads. Later, it was integrated into different Taifa kingdoms, until in the 13th century (July 17, 1242) the troops of the then Infante Alfonso de Castilla (later Alfonso X El Sabio) reconquered the city. In 1296 Orihuela pays tribute to Jaime II de Aragón and joins the Kingdom of Valencia, as head of government and with the right to vote in the Cortes. In the year 1564 the bishopric of Orihuela was created, a long yearning for the Oriolans. During the War of Succession, the governor of the city, Marqués de Rafal, supported the pretender Carlos of Austria; and with the victory of Felipe V, the city is sacked and loses its fueros. Orihuela has given illustrious men in the field of letters, sciences and religion: the poet Miguel Hernández, the painter Joaquín Agrasot, the cardinal Desprades (first apostolic nuncio), the archbishop Loaces, etc. And it has been a source of inspiration for Gabriel Miró in his magnificent novels Our Father San Daniel and El leproso bishop. Parties: Easter: Declared of International Tourist Interest. Party of strong religious spirit traditionally rooted in this city. During all the springs the Oriolan brotherhoods go out processionally, telling sculpturally the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Carvings of inimitable image makers such as Salzillo, Valera, Sánchez Lozano, Nicolás de Bussi and others make the city of Orihuela a museum of extraordinary artistic value that takes the Oriolan streets this week. Festivities of the Reconquista and Moors and Christians: Declared of Autonomic Tourist Interest. The Anniversary of the Reconquest of the City is celebrated around July 17 in Orihuela. Celebration that takes place with the public exhibition of the Senyera of all Oriolans, called El Oriol. This unique flag will walk through the streets of Oriola during Bird Day. For 26 years, the different comparsas that make up the Association of Moors and Christians "Santas Justa y Rufina" ("Holy Justa and Rufina") have been incorporated into the festival of the Reconquest, performing parades, parades, street parties and bloodless battles. Festivities of the Virgin of Monserrate: It is celebrated on September 8. This religious event is held to commemorate the appearance of the image of the Virgin in the Sierra de Orihuela under a bell that protected it, a place where the Virgin currently has her Sanctuary. This is a party where religious fervor is significant, so the programming of events is based on the Pilgrimage and Procession of the Patron. In addition, cultural shows are scheduled on the street: serenade to the Virgin, rocketry and large fireworks castle. Festivities of San Antón: It is celebrated on the Sunday before January 17.

Work of architects Carlos Ferrater and Xavier Martí Galí, represents a radical innovation to traditional promenades. Its design recreates the forms of cliffs and waves, projected to generate areas of light and shadow, convexities and concavities with platforms at different levels creating different surfaces that can be used as recreational, leisure and meditation areas.

This main square —called Plaça de Dins— preserves the Classicist arches of the cloister of the Monastery of Saint Augustine. It was built in the 14th century and subsequently refurbished. In 1837, after the assets of the Church and religious communities were seized, the Monastery was acquired by the Town Hall and fitted out as housing and market. The architect who made the refurbishment and the extension was José Moltó Valor. A Gothic arch survives in one of the access to this square, from Santo Tomàs’s street. This is the only vestige of Saint Augustine's Church that once rose by the Monastery.

The Paseo de Gómiz is a pleasant walk that runs from the port to the elevator that goes up to the Castle of Santa Bárbara. You can walk along the beach between palm trees and access some shops, terraces and bars to cool off and admire the unforgettable landscape.

Paseo Vistalegre, in front of the Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja. Bars and services and good views.