Attractions and Places To See around Cox - Top 20

The El Rincón birdwatching tower is located in the Parc Natural Del Fondo. A camera with a long telephoto lens is recommended.

It is located within El Hondo Natural Park, in the municipality of Crevillent, Alicante. The area is near Finca El Rincón, in the Azarbe de Afuera region. It is a birdwatching tower that offers panoramic views of the park's lagoons. Ideal for hiking and nature photography.

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

The highly visible colossal Iron Cross, Cruz de la Muela rises about 465 metres above sea level and is the most popular mountain of the Sierra de Orihuela,

Orihuela Castle Ruins

Every year the first weekend of February

Orihuela is the southernmost point where El Cid managed to establish his protectorate. Already exiled, Rodrigo won the battle of Tévar against the Catalan count Berenguer Ramón II. From there it maintained a protectorate over the Islamic kingdoms of Al Hayib, between Tortosa and Orihuela. Orihuela is also monumental. One of its great examples is the urban wall of the city and, also, its numerous civil buildings built by the nobles who lived there in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Easy to ride, very beautiful section of this route, with wonderful views! It's worth planning if you're cycling in the region. The cycle path is popular with both locals and tourists as it offers a great way to explore the area away from the main roads. The route is often flat, making it suitable for less experienced cyclists and families. A highlight is the lush vegetation along the banks, which provides a refreshing backdrop, especially in the warmer months. There are a few picnic areas and viewpoints near the river that invite you to take a break.