Visit the Church of San Bartolomé
Village Core 1 hr
Admire the historic parish church, a central point of village life.
About San Bartolomé
San Bartolomé is a quiet rural village known for traditional food and village life, near Orihuela in Alicante province, Spain.
Peaceful streets, citrus groves and the surrounding Huerta give San Bartolomé a distinctly agricultural setting. The Church of San Bartolomé anchors the village core, while local tapas and dishes such as arroz a banda bring regional cooking to the table.
Spanish and Valencian shape local conversation, and a local fiesta adds a traditional note to the calendar. July and August are the peak season, with local citrus fruits appearing in markets.
At a glance
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Spanish and Valencian
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Village Core
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, small change
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Arroz a banda
Paella Valenciana
Turrón
Horchata
When to visit San Bartolomé
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July, August
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan40
Cool, some rain
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Feb50
Mild, pleasant
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Mar65
Warm, sunny
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Apr75
Warm, very pleasant
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May80
Hot, sunny
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Jun85
Very hot, sunny
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Jul90
Extremely hot, sunny
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Aug90
Extremely hot, sunny
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Sept80
Hot, pleasant
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Oct70
Warm, some rain
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Nov55
Cool, rain possible
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Dec45
Cool, crisp
Things to do in San Bartolomé
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
3 places
Explore the surrounding Huerta
Outskirts 2 hrs
Wander through the fertile agricultural lands, rich with citrus groves.
Taste local citrus fruits
Local Markets 0.5 hrs
Sample fresh oranges, lemons, and mandarins directly from the groves.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Relax in a local park
Village Core 1 hr
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon in one of the village's green spaces.
Best in the evening
2 places
Enjoy local tapas
Village Core 1.5 hrs
Savor traditional Spanish small plates at a village bar.
Attend a local fiesta
Village Core 3 hrs
Experience vibrant community celebrations, especially during patron saint days.
Any time of day
1 place
Day trip to Orihuela
Nearby City 4 hrs
Discover the historic city of Orihuela with its cathedral and ancient buildings.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
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