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Bridge over the Segura River

A manageable route from Alicante to the La Pedrera reservoir. You don't need to be in great shape, just able to handle the effort of covering the kilometers.

The hermitage is a prominent natural viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Caudete, the Vinalopó Valley, and on clear days, even the sea. It forms part of the official PR-AB-50 trail, a well-marked circular route of approximately 13.5 km and moderate difficulty (550 m to 1,153 m elevation gain), which allows hikers to enjoy panoramic views, Mediterranean vegetation, and a nearby historic snow well. The area is popular for hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding, with several notable routes.

The Hermitage of Santa Bárbara is located on the summit of the Sierra de la Oliva, also known as the Sierra Santa Bárbara, at an altitude of approximately 1,153 meters, about 5 kilometers southeast of Caudete. Built around 1580 at the initiative of the people of Caudete, following a period of severe storms with hail, the mountain peak was chosen as a place of spiritual protection, with the trust that Santa Bárbara would safeguard the crops and the population. Traditionally under the jurisdiction of the parish of Santa Catalina, the hermitage is visited every May 1st in a pilgrimage: pilgrims ascend steep paths in homage to the saint's martyrdom, reflecting sacrifice and devotion.

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The urban area of Orihuela, crossed by the Río Segura, extends from the mountains in the hinterland to the coast, which is about 30 km (as the crow flies) away.

Former episcopal city - typical Spanish city - lively Orihuela is located on the left bank of the Río Segura (60 km south of Alicante) and surrounded by a green valley with palm trees and citrus groves. It is a former episcopal city at the foot of a mountain with ruins of a fortress and buildings of the seminary. From the seminary you have a beautiful view. The historic center bears witness to a rich past, with Gothic and Baroque heritage, religious buildings and museums. In this typical Spanish city it is lively and cozy in both the old and the new city, with numerous restaurants, bars and terraces. The brightly colored houses on the river Segura in the center, may remind you of Gerona. In addition to the palm gardens of Elche, the palm forest (Palmeral) of Orihuela is also worth a visit. The forest, the second largest in Europe, is located on the edge of the historic centre History The city was called 'Aurariola' under Roman rule and 'Orguëla' under the Moors. In the 9th century, Orihuela was the capital of the Duchy of Teodomiro. After that, it was under the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate. In 1242, after the liberation from the Moors, the city was incorporated into the Kingdom of Valencia. It flourished during the period when it was a bishopric in 1564. After the war of succession, the city was destroyed by the troops of Philip V because Orihuela had sided with Austria. In 1910, the writer/poet Miguel Hernández was born in the city and his house can now be visited as a museum Nature - Active The city is surrounded by palm trees and orange and lemon groves. On the edge of the historic centre is the Palm Grove (Palmeral) and offers the perfect location for nature watching, picnicking or a pleasant walk. The Natural Park, "Pinar de Bonanza", is just outside the town (4.5 km north-west). This nature reserve has an interesting variety of fauna and flora, and is a popular place for cycling, walking and picnicking. The River Segura runs through the heart of Orihuela and is ideal for a relaxing walk. To the south, near the village of Torremendo, is the beautiful Pedrera reservoir, with its bright blue colours. There are beautiful views of the lake from various viewpoints. You can cycle and walk around the lake. You can go canoeing on the lake

Quiet area with little car traffic!