Gorga

Visiting Gorga, in Alicante, in the region of El Comtat, means immersing yourself in atmospheric charm that is frozen in time. Come and explore its most emblematic spots and prepare to fall in love with unique natural settings. Start planning your getaway!

What to see in Gorga

Your plans in Gorga should include a stroll through its small town centre, populated with traditional-looking houses. On the walls you can still spy various heraldic coats of arms carved in stone, such as those of the Olcina Sánchez Sempere family in the Plaza Mayor, on the façade of an old mansion.

Make sure you stop in at the Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Parish Church, a small 18th-century church. Inside, the pipe organ, an altarpiece attributed to Juan de Juanes - known as ‘de las Ánimas’ (of the Souls) - and the polychrome carving of the patron saint, Mare de Déu de Gràcia, are particularly noteworthy.

If you keep walking, we recommend you stop at the old public washing area, where you'll want to take a few photos, it’s so picturesque. And then, we suggest you explore the surrounding area.

Gorga is criss-crossed by ravines in the southernmost part of the Seta River Valley. The river winds its way through the landscape, creating deep gorges. The surrounding valley is tinged with the colour of petals when the almond, cherry and other fruit trees are in bloom, making it a great time to go hiking!

One sight that you simply can't miss is the town’s spectacular thousand-year-old olive tree. In the Racó de Felip area, a magnificent specimen over 2000 years old awaits you in the Travadell Valley. It is an incredible tree, steeped in legend and myth. Most striking is its shape: inside its hollow trunk is a large room, which was once a dwelling.

Come and discover Gorga. Immerse yourself in nature and beauty, while discovering all the charm our tiniest villages have to offer.