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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.

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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
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Where to sleep in Lorcha/L'Orxa

2 registered places to stay

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What to see

20 places to explore Lorcha/L'Orxa at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El castillo de Perputxent está situado en el término municipal de Lorcha (Alicante) España, en las proximidades del núcleo urbano y en una situación estratégica desde donde se domina parte del curso del río Serpis. En realidad se trata de dos castillos construidos sobre el mismo emplazamiento

    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de Perputxent
    Joanbanjo · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    CastilloBien de interés cultural

    Castillo de la Barcella
    Jose Antonio Juan Llorens · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Casa consistorialBien inmueble de Etnología

    Casa consistorial de Lorcha
    B25es · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Cementerio, del siglo XX.

    CementerioBien inmueble de Etnología

    Cementerio Municipal de Lorcha
    Jose Antonio Juan Llorens · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Habitat colectivo, del siglo XX.

    Habitat colectivoBien inmueble de Etnología

    Colonia de Viviendas de la calle de la Estació
    B25es · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Estación de ferrocarril, del siglo XIX.

    Estación de ferrocarrilBien inmueble de Etnología

    Estación de Lorcha
    Salvador Escriva · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    FábricaBien inmueble de Etnología

    Fábrica de Papel Raduán
    B25es · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    IglesiaBien de Relevancia Local

    Iglesia de Santa María Magdalena
    Salvador Escriva · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Lavadero, del siglo XIX.

    LavaderoBien inmueble de Etnología

    Lavadero Municipal de Lorcha
    Salvador Escriva · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    Puente carretero, del siglo XIX.

    Puente carreteroBien inmueble de Etnología

    Puente de la CV-701 sobre el río Serpis
    Jose Antonio Juan Llorens · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    Cueva con arte prehistóricoBien de interés cultural

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    Pozo de nieveBien de Relevancia Local

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    Cueva

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    Cueva

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    Cueva

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    Cueva

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    Mirador

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    Ermita

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    Molino

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    Molino

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

5 plans to experience Lorcha/L'Orxa on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

2 activities

Hiking: Camino del Alba

Hiking: PR-CV 207 · l'Orxa - Àrees Recreatives

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Natural areas

1 activity

Paratge Natural Municipal Penyes Albes

Getting there

Bike

2 activities

Cycling route: Coll de la Safor (l'Orxa)

Cycling route: EV8

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Lorcha/L'Orxa

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • ClimbingSalem · 5.3 km away, in Salem · 16 within 20 kmGetting there
  • WineriesBodegas Bataller · 7 km away, in Castelló de Rugat · 6 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingcentro hípico Ecumar · 11.8 km away, in VillalongaGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Bellús · 14.3 km away, in OtosGetting there
  • Adventure parksPavelló poliesportiu municipal «Ausiàs March» · 17 km away, in PegoGetting there
  • GolfGolf de Gandia · 19.6 km away, in GandiaGetting there
  • Via ferratasFerrata del Aventador · 21 km away, in Benigánim · 2 within 25 kmGetting there