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The annual Christmas market returns to Calle Corredera in Lorca over the weekend of 3rd to 7th December, when more than 25 stands and stalls will be in place offering arts and crafts and refreshments while accompanied by music and other entertainment.
This is only the third edition of the Lorca Christmas market by it has already become a fixture in the calendar, combining gastronomy, trade and the festive spirit over the long holiday weekend which contains two national holidays (6th and 8th December).
On all four days the market opens from 11.00 to 14.00 and then from 18.00 to 21.00 (extended to 23.00 on Friday and Saturday), and among other things there will be a stand selling Christmas cacti and other festive plants to complete the decoration of your home, while elsewhere there are going to be plenty of festive sweets, craft beers and wine available!
Every evening between 19.00 and 20.00 visitors are offered a glass of sweet wine with a sweet, on top of which the following entertainments are scheduled:
Wednesday December 3
11.30: Children’s choirs.
12.00: Official opening ceremony.
18.30: More children’s carols.
19.00 to 20.00: Free glasses of sweet wine with typical desserts.
19.30: Music from the Escuela Lorquina de Trovo.
Thursday December 4
11.30 and 18.00: Children’s choirs.
19.00 to 20.00: Free glasses of sweet wine with typical desserts.
19.30 to 21.00: A performance by Coros y Danzas de Lorca.
Friday December 5
12.00: Children’s choir.
19.00 to 20.00: Free glasses of sweet wine with typical desserts.
19.30: Concert by the Coral Santa Cecilia.
20.30: Live entertainment from “Tres Jódar”.
Saturday December 6
11.00: A gathering of traditional “cuadrillas” music and dance groups from La Torrecilla, Purias and La Hoya.
18.00: A performance by Coros y Danzas Virgen de las Huertas.
19.00 to 20.00: Free glasses of sweet wine with typical desserts.
19.30: Concert by the Coral de Santiago.
Sunday December 7
12.00: Music from the Escuela de Folclore de Campillo.
13.15: Live entertainment from “Tres Jódar”.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.
The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites and historic buildings around which the modern city has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
Lorca also has an area of inspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only along difficult tracks or by boat!
However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of processions in which the Whites (Paso Blanco) and Blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the historic castle.
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
