Super map giving the location of the inland village of Catral on the southern Costa Blanca, Spain. Situated on the CV-905 from Dolores, Catral has a population of about 6,000 and was originally a Moorish village called Al-Quatrullat, Catral gained its independence from Orihuela in 1741. Close to Catral is the Hondo Reservoir a protected Natural park and a perfect place for hiking, cycling or bird-watching. Catral has some interesting places to visit and is just a short drive from the airport at Alicante (El Altet).