La Murada between the church, market and Camino Lignum Crucis

La Murada presents several distinct facets: the Church of San José, the Sunday street market, the Camino Lignum Crucis and Cerro del Agudo each offer a different perspective for a visit. If you are interested in history, religious art, routes or a striking landscape feature, you can explore the area through specific sites and themes.

Church and restored statue

The Church of San José de La Murada dates from 1788. The parish church houses the statue of San José, created by José Sánchez Lozano in 1960. During the restoration, the original polychromy and the silver leaf covering of the cloud were restored. The statue from La Murada was restored at the Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro over a period of around eight months. The Church of San José de La Murada also contains a processional cross from the 19th century. This specific location therefore brings together architectural history, a dated statue and a historic religious object.

Camino Lignum Crucis and Cerro del Agudo

The officially recognised Camino Lignum Crucis consists of six stages, runs from Granja de Rocamora to Caravaca de la Cruz and is 130 km long in total. One stage leads from Granja de Rocamora via La Murada to Mahoya. For planning purposes, it is important to distinguish between the overall route and the specific section: the first figure describes the entire route, while the second describes its course through La Murada. In addition, Cerro del Agudo reaches an elevation of 725 m. It consists of limestone and is associated with a fault. The route and the mountain therefore offer two different ways of approaching the area: one through the course of a longer route, the other through elevation and geology.

Sunday market and irrigation history

A street market is held on Sundays in the streets of La Murada and is considered one of the best-known markets in the Vega Baixa. There is also a historical connection with irrigation works: a column was erected in La Murada for their inauguration on 4 April 1925; the commemorative plaque names King Alfonso XIII as the person who inaugurated them. A tourism programme of the municipality of Orihuela included a route through La Murada in January that combined heritage and tradition and provided expert explanations at the memorial monument to the irrigation works inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII. The market, column and route each highlight different aspects of the area's history.

Understanding La Murada as a base for your trip

The municipal context is also relevant to your travel planning: the municipality of Orihuela's urban transport network connects the main centre with eleven pedanías, including La Murada. When choosing accommodation in La Murada, you can clearly prioritise your interests: church art and restoration, a Sunday with a street market, the course of the Camino Lignum Crucis or the factual characteristics of Cerro del Agudo.

Other places for planning your own trip include Crevillente, Quatretondeta, Pego, Santa Pola, Castalla, Murla, La Vall d'Ebo and Ontilles.

For the broader travel overview: Alicante.