Lorcha/Orxa l
City in Alicante, Spain
Overview
Lorcha (Orxa in Valencian) is a charming, small town set between the mountains and the Serpis River in rural Alicante. Known for its natural surroundings, tranquility, and authentic rural atmosphere, it's a gateway to hiking and cycling routes in inland Costa Blanca.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Alicante
Population
—
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.84°, -0.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,383
Local Cost
$805
Local Income
$1,150
Cashless
45
English
25
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
12.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
457 mm
Internet Speed
43 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-10.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.