9 Rescue missions on the beaches of Lorca this summer
All 9 of the most urgent actions were required at the popular beach of Cala de Calnegre With every passing year more and more people are heading for the unspoilt beaches of the coastline in Lorca, between the better-known areas of Mazarrón and Á..

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La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding high
The race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has moved on, but its two stages through Alicante and the Region of Murcia gave..

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Lorca hotels report record visitor numbers in August
The tourist office was busy last month as Spanish and non-Spanish visitors enjoyed the history, the culture and the beaches of Lorca The efforts being made by the Town Hall of Lorca to promote tourism in the historic city are paying off. At least..

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Lorca celebrates its local pottery and ceramics tradition
The family of Martín Lario García has been “playing with earth, water and fire” since 1561! For millennia, ever since human occupants began to inhabit the Guadalentín valley area of what is now the Region of Murcia, Lorca, Totana, Puerto Lumbreras..

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Two loggerhead turtles re-released into the Mediterranean at Lorca beach
Cala de Calnegre is a semi-wild Lorca beach in the regional park of Cabo Cope y Puntas de Calnegre Two more rescued loggerhead turtles were re-released back into the sea after receiving treatment for injuries at the wildlife recovery centre in El..

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The Cejo de los Enamorados mountain hiking Trail in Lorca
A scenic 4.6-km route just outside the city centre of Lorca The Cejo de los Enamorados walking or hiking trail is a 4.6-kilometre route heading west out of the city of Lorca from the La Merced visitors’ centre in the general direction of the reservoir..

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Lorca begins Holy Jubilee Year in honour of Francis of Assisi
This year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations..

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Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?
From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere..

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Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels!
The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in..

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10 great ideas for a day out in Lorca
Too much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a leisurely a stroll, rather than adhering to a strictly..

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Free guided tours of Lorca in Spanish
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours..

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Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011..

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Lorca tourist information office
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca The tourist information office in Lorca can be found centrally located in one of the most important buildings of the city: the Palacio de Guevara.  This is just a short walk from the Plaza de España, where the former..

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New Marco Topo family gymkhana activities in Lorca
Families enjoy puzzle-solving challenges while learning about the castle and city centre of Lorca A new addition to the already wide range of visitor activities for visitors has been announced at the castle and in the old city centre of Lorca, where..

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September 14 to 17 Free olive oil tasting course in Lorca
The Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia invites you to learn more about one of the staples of the Mediterranean diet! Almost without noticing it, the longer expats live in the Region of Murcia (or anywhere in Spain, come to that) the more they assimilate..

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September 18 to 27 The Feria Grande de Lorca 2025
A large funfair, free concerts, tapas, the FERAMUR artisan fair, Day fair in the historic city centre of Lorca, processions and plenty of activities for all the family September is a month of festivities in Lorca and following the “Feria Chica”..

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September 18 to 26 Art exhibition by Nono García in Lorca
“Blanca Huella” at the Aula Cultural de Cajamurcia in Lorca During the Feria Grande in Lorca in the latter part of September the Aula Cultural de Cajamurcia in Lorca (click for map) is holding an exhibition of work by artist Nono García under..

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September 11 to November 15 Embroidery exhibition in Lorca
One of the cultural trademarks of Lorca at the MASS museum of the Paso Azul “El bordado popular: Legado de generaciones” is an exhibition in Lorca which celebrates the city’s long tradition in the field of embroidery, where the most elaborate..

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September 30 A history and wine tour in Lorca
Combine the history and heritage of Lorca with the local wine and gastronomy A new attraction has been added to the range of tours and visits in Lorca for the summer of 2026, enabling visitors to combine the historical and architectural heritage..

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November 21 Trumpeter Rubén Simeó in concert in Lorca
The renowned trumpet maestro at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The renowned trumpeter Rubén Simeó has added an extra date to his tour in Spain in 2026, taking place at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca on Saturday 21st November at..

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5 of the lesser-known beauty spots in the Region of Murcia
Where to go to create slightly different memories of a trip to the Costa Cálida! Most visitors know about 3 or 4 of the most popular tourist attractions and beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, with thousands flocking all year round to the Cathedral..

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Audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISH
Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace Among the many tourist sights in Lorca one of the most popular is the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where both visitors and locals can enjoy the architectural..

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Healthy fun and activities in the clean mountain air of Sierra Espuña
Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need is to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural..

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5 days out with a difference in the Region of Murcia!
Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean..

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The Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca
The new Lorca auditorium is within the IFELOR complex Late 2022 saw the official opening of the new auditorium at the IFELOR trade fair and congress centre in Lorca, completing a project which occupies an area of almost 15,000 square metres and which..

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in Avilés
A family-friendly 5-kilometre route in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca This is a 5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes..

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19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca!
Wine, cheese, honey, beer, liqueurs, wild plants, coffee… just some of the gastronomic delights awaiting you in the Costa Cálida! Of course tourism in the three largest cities of the Region of Murcia (Lorca, Cartagena and the regional capital)..

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The village and outlying district of La Parroquia the municipality of Lorca
A small agricultural village in northern Lorca on the old inland route to Andalucía La Parroquia, also known as La Parroquia de la Fuensanta and La Tova, is a small village with around 500 residents in the western part of the “Tierras Altas”..

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Get to know the Region of Murcia in just 3 days!
Capture the essence of the Costa Cálida in the course of a long weekend Are you taking advantage of the warm spring weather to spend a long weekend in the Costa Cálida? Or maybe you live here and have friends who are coming to explore the Region..

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4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearing
The state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait..

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The ruined castle of Xiquena in the north-west of Lorca
A Moorish fortress on the Murcia-Andalucia boundary which was captured by Christians from the Moors in the 13th century The fortress of Xiquena is a ruined fortification very close to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía in the north-west of the..

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The CiuFRONT medieval museum in Lorca
The CiuFRONT is housed in the old church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca The church of Santa María La Mayor The church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca is one of the oldest still standing in the city, and to understand the location and circumstances..

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Introduction to the Lorca biblical embroideries and museums
The spectacular embroideries of Semana Santa in Lorca can be seen throughout the year in these four museums Lorca embroideries are famed throughout Spain Every town and city in the Region of Murcia has its curiosities, quirks and unique traditions..

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The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa in Lorca; MASS
Lorca is famed for the embroideries featured in the annual biblical processions in Easter Week (Semana Santa) One of the most impressive and ebullient expressions of faith which can be seen anywhere in the Region of Murcia is the remarkable collection..

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The MuBBla embroidery museum in Lorca, embroideries of the Paso Blanco
Exquisite embroidery features in the annual biblical processions of Lorca Semana Santa (Easter week) in Lorca is an extraordinary week, as although the religious acts follow the similar pattern of processions charting the last acts of drama in the..

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The “Nicolas Salzillo, Il Maestro” museum of the Paso Morado in Lorca
The museum contains pieces relating to the Semana Santa processions in Lorca Lorca has gained a fully justified reputation for artistic creativity due to the incredible biblical processions of Semana Santa week, the robes, standards and embroideries..

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The MuPaEn embroidery museum in Lorca, the Paso Encarnado
This is one of four museums dedicated to the embroideries of the Semana Santa processions in Lorca The Museo de Bordados del Paso Encarnado, often known by the acronym MuPaEn, is one of four museums in Lorca  dedicated to the remarkable embroideries..

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Lorca castle, the Fortress of the Sun
The imposing might of the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle makes the centrepiece of a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Medieval..

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The archaeological museum in Lorca
The oldest cloth in Europe and a journey through the history of Lorca from pre-history until the 15th century By no means every town or city in Spain has enough archaeological wealth to boast its own museum, but in the case of Lorca the sites..

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Parque Almenara Shopping Centre Lorca Murcia
Lorca Shopping Centre Parque Almenara One of the largest retail and leisure malls in the Lorca and Águilas area, Parque Almenara offers the full ‘all under one roof’ shopping experience, including all your favourite brands and shops on two easily..

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The Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
A magnificent 17th century baroque residence in the centre of Lorca The Palacio de Guevara, sometimes known as the Casa de las Columnas, is the most representative baroque building in the historic city centre of Lorca, and was officially recognized..

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