Location: Orba in Spain
Nearest Airport:
Alicante at 75
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Nearest Ferry:
Denia at 15
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Nearest Train:
Benissa at 13
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Nearest Motorway:
Denia at 8
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 15.0
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Car: recommended
The traditional Spanish village of Orba lies at the base of the Vall de Laguart, which adjoins the picturesque Jalon Valley. Outside Orba to the west the Vall de Laguart rises high into the mountains and is the gateway to some wonderful walks for the casual walker through to the serious hiker. The hamlets of Campbell, Fleix and Benimaurell are rural Spain in its extreme and are precariously perched on rocky outcrops. The area was the last bastion of the Moors in Valencia before they were evicted from the region and the visitor is able to see how easy the Moors were able to hide in the vast wilderness and underground caves. The drive to the highest village offers spectacular scenery virtually unequalled in this part of Spain with cherry and almond trees as far as the eyes can see. The southern road from Orba climbs to the village of Parcent and onto Tarbena. Not only is the latter a beautiful and idyllic village with narrow washed walled streets but the journey is quite breathtaking.