Location: Alicante - Costa Blanca < Spain
Nearest Airport:
Alicante at 90
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Nearest Ferry:
Denia at 10
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Nearest Train:
Denia at 10
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Nearest Motorway:
A7 Junction 62 at 7
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 10
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Car: recommended
Orba is a real paradise set in countryside of mountains and valleys, rich in charm and agricultural activity.
It is a village of 1600 people with Moorish style architecture and is situated at the head of the Orba Valley, which is renowned for its citrus fruits, thus making it green all year round.
Orba has 2 ancient centres: Orba and Las Calles de Orbeta. In the latter there are the Arabic remains including La Font de d'Alt and La Font de Baix. The old town centre is an example of Ibizan style architecture. it has many monument and historic sites of interest including La Cruz Floral, the ruins of a 13th century castle, water fountains, a 15th century manor house and Moorish kilns. Orba boasts more modern facilities for the visitor including many fine restaurants, 2 pubs, a disco, an exhibition hall, culture centre, public swimming pool and several sports clubs. In the countryside the orange, almond, carob and olive trees create colour and aroma for visitors to enjoy.