The Department of Tourism of Orihuela presents an innovative proposal for the month of July with a series of night routes that highlight the rich biodiversity and natural landscapes of Orihuela. "We have prepared some truly refreshing routes for the month of July," said the mayor of Tourism of Orihuela, Gonzalo Montoya. This initiative of tourist routes aims to promote nature tourism during summer nights, offering an alternative to the high daytime temperatures.

Orihuela, known for its biological diversity and valuable natural landscapes, offers the perfect setting for the development of tourist activities that allow visitors to explore and enjoy its environmental richness. "We have dedicated them to nature, flora and fauna of our municipality, a tourist aspect of our land that we wanted to value," said the Councilor for Tourism. Among the places of interest are the Protected Landscape of Sierra Escalona, the Palm Grove of Orihuela and the underwater meadows of posidonia in Cabo Roig, which together form a mosaic of unique ecosystems.

Each route will be guided by a local biodiversity expert who will use specialized tools, such as bat ultrasound detectors and thermal cameras, to offer detailed and respectful observation of wildlife.

Among the night routes scheduled for July, "The Birth River and the Mystery of the Nightingale" stands out, a guided tour of the Albufera de la Glea on Thursday, July 4, where participants will be able to discover the secrets of the nightingale, a melodic bird that sings both day and night after its arrival from Africa in April.

Continuing with the night routes, "The Sierra del Búho Eurear is in Orihuela" stands out, on Thursday, July 11 in Sierra Escalona, which will offer a close encounter with the majestic eagle owl, the largest nocturnal bird of prey in Europe. Attendees will begin the night with the "in situ" dissection of a pellet, discovering the varied diet of the eagle owl. Thanks to technology, they will have digital access to the nest of these impressive animals. The route will also include the observation of other fascinating species such as owls and owls, as well as the opportunity to discover the secret life of foxes through their footprints and distinctive nocturnal howls.

On Friday, July 19, "The Wild Nights of the Orihuela Palm Grove" will take place, an excursion through the Orihuela Palm Grove, an oasis of biodiversity where bats, hedgehogs and owls, among other species, can be observed in their nocturnal habitat. The activity will take place in one of the most emblematic places in the city, offering attendees a unique experience of coexistence with nature during the night.

For Thursday, July 25, the route "The Oriolan Okavango: The Magic of the Herons and the Sunset" has been organized. On this route, participants will be able to enjoy an impressive natural spectacle in the Molino de Orihuela, where cattle egrets, night herons and other birds return to rest and feed their chicks at sunset. Visitors will be guided by an ornithologist who will provide binoculars and telescopes for detailed observation, becoming passionate ornithologists for an evening.

The last week of July highlights the route "Desamparados, the Refuge of the Oriolan Otters" on Friday, July 26. This activity will focus on the fauna of the Segura River, where the otter has reconquered its habitat after the improvement of the conditions of the river at the beginning of the 21st century.

Ending with the night routes, a cultural visit has been scheduled on Saturday, July 27 with "Night at the Museum", which will take place at the Museum of Sacred Art of Orihuela, offering a cultural experience in a night environment for the first time.

The July routes also include excursions to trails in Orihuela Costa, such as "Pink Sunsets: The Route of the Flamingos along the Orihuela Coast", on Thursday 18th July, which will allow visitors to observe flamingos and other seabirds at sunset, offering photographic opportunities in a natural setting full of life and colour. On Sunday, July 21, the route "The Dunes of Orihuela, Last Bastion of Protected Flora" will take place, which will take participants to explore the dunes of Campoamor, learning about the diversity of protected plants and the importance of their conservation for future generations.

Among the cultural routes, "In the Footsteps of Miguel" and "Los Rincones de Miguel" stand out, on Thursday, July 4 and Saturday, July 13 respectively, dedicated to the figure of the Oriolan poet Miguel Hernández. Thematic tours will also be carried out in the week of the festivities of the Reconquest of Moors and Christians, such as "The Saints and the Legend" on Tuesday, July 16, and "Santiago, Patron Saint of Spain" on Thursday, July 25, which will offer visitors an immersion in the rich history of Orihuela.

The Department of Tourism of Orihuela has designed an innovative program for the month of July, which includes a variety of night routes that allow visitors to explore the local biodiversity and enjoy different cultural experiences. "From the Department we invite everyone to enter this summer in the great tourist offer offered by the rich and surprising natural environment of Orihuela". concluded the Councilor for Tourism.