FavouritesSign inCreate accountAdd my village

The guide to Spain's villages, one municipality at a time.

Your village is waiting for you.

@8000pueblos

Explore

  • Villages
  • Create my route
  • Experiences

Practical guide

  • Guides
  • About us
  • How it works
  • Village comparison
  • Map of Spain
  • Opportunities
  • Living in a village

Join us

  • Create your account
  • For town councils
  • For professionals
  • Contact

© 2026 8000pueblos.com

Some links are affiliate links: if you book, we receive a commission at no cost to you.

SupportPrivacyTermsCookiesLegal notice
en
  • Español
  • English
  • Français
  • Português
  • Italiano
Sign inCreate account
View of Lorcha/L'OrxaJoanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0

Lorcha/L'Orxa

Village

L'Orxa (Valencian), or Lorcha (Spanish), is a municipality is a municipality in the comarca of Comtat in the Valencian Community, Spain. As of the year 2021, it has a total population of 581.

Text from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Village information

Coat of arms of Lorcha/L'Orxa
Province
Alicante
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
589
Altitude
274 m
Area (IGN)
32.3 km²
District
Condado de Cocentaina
Postcode
03860
View on the map
  • Overview
  • See and do
  • Events
  • Stay
  • Eat
  • Live here
  • Opportunities
  • Practical info
  • Gallery

Practical info

The essentials for getting around Lorcha/L'Orxa without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 38.8431° N, 0.3100° O

Open in Google MapsView on OpenStreetMap

By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
03860
Altitude
274 m
Population (INE 2025)
589 inhabitants
District
Condado de Cocentaina
Province / region
Alicante · Valencia
Official website
lorcha.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Lorcha/L'Orxa's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

Keep exploring

More villages near Lorcha/L'Orxa

Surprise me
Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0BeniarrésAlicante · 6.5 km away
Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0PlanesAlicante · 7.1 km away
Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0La Vall d'AlcalàAlicante · 7.3 km away
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Vall de GallineraAlicante · 7.9 km away

Where to sleep in Lorcha/L'Orxa

2 registered places to stay

See places to stay
PreviousOpportunitiesBack to homeNextGallery