The municipality of Lorca produces 35 per cent of all broccoli grown in Spain! The local football team of La Hoya-Lorca even wore a broccoli strip a few years ago! Whether you like it or loathe it, there is little room for doubt that broccoli is..

There’s a chance of loud aircraft noise and booms due to military training over Lorca It’s understandable that everyone’s nerves are a bit frayed at the moment after the destruction caused by the recent floods, but residents of Lorca have..

The ayuntamiento has presented its project for the Low Emission Zone to overhaul mobility and urban sustainability in the city Lorca has developed its Zona de Bajas Emisiones (Low Emission Zone or ZBE) project for the city, a plan which has been..

A new campaign aims to reopen the abandoned Guadix, Baza, Almanzora, Lorca railway line In a bid to revitalise the rural regions of southeastern Spain, the city of Lorca has joined forces with neighbouring towns to demand the reopening of the..

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..

Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors and locals to enjoy the artistic heritage..

Restaurante La Cepa takes the top spot as Lorca promotes Chato Murciano pig meat The “Jornadas Gastronómicas del Chato Murciano” gastronomic event in Lorca which aims to promote the meat of the traditional “chato murciano” breed of pig, has..

Almost 200 stalls are set up every week at the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca Tourist attractions come in many shapes and sizes, and while Lorca is blessed with a castle and a hugely impressive array of baroque architecture as well as fascinating..

Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need it 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..

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..

The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting..

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..

El Puente y El Mar at the Palacete del Huerto Ruano in Lorca The widely acclaimed painter Cristóbal Pérez García ‘Toval’ is exhibiting a selection of his latest work at the Palacete del Huerto Ruano in Lorca until November 29, with admission..

Processions, a medieval tournament, guided tours and historical reenactments during the annual fiestas in Lorca The feast day of San Clemente on November 23 has been observed a local holiday in Lorca since the Saint was adopted as patron of the city..

Traditional Murcia specialities are on the menu at around 20 Lorca restaurants The Chato Murciano is a breed of pig which is a native of the Region of Murcia and is the only surviving native of the common pig species. In the past it was an important..

Early Shakespearean comedy in Spanish at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare's earliest and shortest comedies, with plenty of farce and slapstick caused by cases of mistaken identity. Over the centuries..

The film One Careful Owner in a stage version at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca El Inconveniente (One Carfeul Owner) is best known for the comedy film version, which was nominated for three Goya awards, and this stage version is written and..

The slopes and curves of the RM-D8 make for an exciting day’s racing in the mountains of Lorca Campo López is a small village high up in the mountains which stand between Lorca and Mazarrón and is generally a haven of peace and quiet, but on Saturday..

One of the greats of Spanish music celebrates 40 years in show business Singer Pablo Varona is currently celebrating 40 years in show business with his “Punto y Seguido” tour and comes to Alhama de Murcia on Sunday September 28 for a one-off concert..

Enjoy the experience of reliving more than 1,000 years of history at the Fortress of the Sun Black Friday at Lorca castle lasts longer than might be expected – until the end of the year, in fact – and to celebrate it the authorities at the fortress..

One of the best-known scores by Puccini in a production at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The opera Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini, premiered in the year 1900 in Rome and has become one of the most popular among audiences across the world over..

A free route uncovering some of the most important architectural treasures of the historic city centre of Lorca Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for thousands..

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..

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..

A great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca The attractions of the historic city of Lorca are so numerous that they are best visited over a couple of days, a week or throughout the year..

A free route uncovering some of the most important architectural treasures of the historic city centre of Lorca Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for thousands..

Relive the golden age of Spanish pop at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca Theatre Properties has already delighted audiences throughout Spain with productions of musicals ranging from Annie, Jekyll andHyde and Romeo and Juliet to The Full Monty..

Discover the Palacio Nazarí and the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora la Real de las Huertas in Lorca The “Paso Blanco” brotherhood, one of the most important in the spectacular annual Easter Week processions in Lorca, is offering this free tour in..

Discover the treasures kept o the premises of the Paso Blanco in Lorca The “Paso Blanco” brotherhood, one of the most important in the spectacular annual Easter Week processions in Lorca, is offering this free tour in the city centre on Sunday..

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)..

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”..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Oficina de Turismo de Lorca The tourist information office in Lorca can be found centrally located in one of the most important plazas of the city: the Plaza de España. This is next to historic buildings including the former Collegiate Church..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..