Palmeral de Orihuela

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Palmeral de Orihuela is a beautiful palm forest inhabited by the most stunning plant and wildlife.

Nature and life come together to shape one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Region of Valencia: the Palmeral de San Antón in Orihuela. Recognised across Europe as the second largest palm grove on the continent, it has also been declared a Bien de Interés Cultural (Site of Cultural Interest).

The Palmeral de San Antón features an intensive irrigation system of Islamic origin, with rows of date palms planted along the water channels. It’s a wonderful place to wander along its paths and lose yourself among the many shades of green that colour the landscape.

And what vegetation can you find here besides palm trees? The grove is home to a wide range of protected wild plant species, including Sideritis glauca, Centaurea saxicola, Withania frutescens and Periploca laevigata. You may also spot the climbing plant Lonicera biflora, which is known for its delicate flowers.

Like any natural environment, the grove is also rich in wildlife. Among the species that live in the Palmeral de San Antón are blackbirds, serins, the endangered fartet fish, the European green woodpecker, hedgehogs and squirrels, along with many others.

Set at the foot of the Sierra de Orihuela and shaped like a crescent, this green oasis awaits those who come to explore it.

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