A Guide to Orba, Alicante
- Fact: Orba, which originates from the Arabic Ur-Obia, means the place where water springs from the mountain.
- Fact: Some people living in Orba still use donkeys as their main form of transport.
Escape to Orba
Orba is easy to reach from the UK, a rural town set in a lush valley with 320 days of sunshine a year and easy access to both blue flag beaches and the mountains.
Although it’s not far to the pulsing Costa Blanca resorts, Orba retains an authentic feel, from the running of the bulls through the streets every summer to the friendly locals who still work the land in traditional ways.
Read through our guide to find out what else makes Orba so appealing to the visitors and expats who have chosen to leave their home countries in Europe, many to settle here permanently.
You can even check out Orba property prices in our featured Spanish Property section. Ideal if you’re considering investment or an idyllic retirement.
Orba Quick Facts
Location: Close to Alicante and Valencia Airports, both a short 2.5-hour flight from the UK.
Weather: The World Health Organisation has defined the climate here as one of the healthiest in the world, find out why.
Beaches and attractions: 20km of coastline provides a great choice of places for sunbathing, swimming and superb water sports facilities.
Food: From traditional Paella to Cornish pasties – Orba is a gourmet’s delight.
History: This area was the Moors last stronghold and their influence can still be felt today.
Entertainment: Spend a romantic evening in any of Orba’s excellent bars and restaurants or head to Dénia for a night out.
Fiestas: From banquets to bonfires to the Bulls in the Sea…
Shops and services: All you need is here and almost everything is cheaper too.
Sunshine and sandy beaches in the middle of winter are more affordable than you think. Visit our Orba properties page and find out more about buying a property here for investment or retirement.
Map of Orba
Orba is located in the center of the map below. You can move the map by clicking and dragging, and you can see satellite imagery of the area by clicking "Satellite", and overlay road data by clicking "Hybrid". The controls on the left allow you to zoom in and out, and you can always return to where you started by clicking in the middle of the arrows.
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