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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Newly released lynx escapes and wanders into Lorca city playground
The endangered animal roamed around 30 kilometres from its new Murcia habitat Barely two months after four endangered Iberian lynx were released into their new nature reserve in the foothills of Lorca, one of the animals has traversed a busy motorway..

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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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The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museums
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..

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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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June 2 Free language exchange event at the Irish pub in the centre of Lorca
This monthly gathering includes native Spanish, English, German, German and Italian speakers There are many language exchange groups in the Costa Cálida, where participants have the chance to chat freely in different languages and experiment with..

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June 3 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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June 3, 10 and 17 Guided tours of the Torre Alfonsina keep of Lorca castle
The tower is the lasting legacy to the city of Lorca of 13th century king Alfonso X If there is one single element of the imposing castle of Lorca which more than any other symbolizes the importance of events there in past centuries, and which represents..

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June 9 and 11 Guided tours of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an integral part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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June 9 to 11 Spanish horse and carriage driving cup in Lorca
The 18th King’s Cup of “Enganches” is being held at Torre del Obispo in the countryside south of the city of Lorca The district of Torre del Obispo a few kilometres south of the city of Lorca is hosting the 18th King’s Cup for competitive..

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June 10 Guided tour of the magnificent Ex-Collegiate church of San Patricio in Lorca
A chance to admire the superb architecture and artwork and climb the belltower of the most iconic church in Lorca Among all the magnificent buildings in Lorca arguably the most remarkable is the Ex-Collegiate Church of San Patricio, which was built..

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June 17 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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June 24 Free arts and crafts tour of the historic city of Lorca
Visits to the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesanía offer a great way to learn about artisan activity in Lorca Every month during 2023 the tourist office of Lorca is offering free guided tours of the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesan..

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July 1 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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July 8 Guided tour of the magnificent Ex-Collegiate church of San Patricio in Lorca
A chance to admire the superb architecture and artwork and climb the belltower of the most iconic church in Lorca Among all the magnificent buildings in Lorca arguably the most remarkable is the Ex-Collegiate Church of San Patricio, which was built..

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July 9 Guided tour of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an integral part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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July 15 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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August 5 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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August 13 Guided tour of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an integral part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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August 19 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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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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September 2 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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September 10 Guided tour of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an integral part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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September 16 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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September 16 and 23 Guided tours of the Torre Alfonsina keep at Lorca castle
The tower is the lasting legacy to the city of Lorca of 13th century king Alfonso X If there is one single element of the imposing castle of Lorca which more than any other symbolizes the importance of events there in past centuries, and which represents..

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September 23 Free arts and crafts tour of the historic city of Lorca
Visits to the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesanía offer a great way to learn about artisan activity in Lorca Every month during 2023 the tourist office of Lorca is offering free guided tours of the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesan..

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October 7 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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October 8 and 12 Guided tours of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an essential part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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October 21 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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October 28 Free arts and crafts tour of the historic city of Lorca
Visits to the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesanía offer a great way to learn about artisan activity in Lorca Every month during 2023 the tourist office of Lorca is offering free guided tours of the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesan..

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November 1 Guided tour of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an essential part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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November 4 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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November 12 Guided tour of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an essential part of the Semana Santa processions This guided tour features not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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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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November 18 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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November 25 Free arts and crafts tour of the historic city of Lorca
Visits to the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesanía offer a great way to learn about artisan activity in Lorca Every month during 2023 the tourist office of Lorca is offering free guided tours of the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesan..

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December 2 Free dramatized tour: Unlock the hidden legends and secrets of Lorca
A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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December 6, 8 and 10 Guided tours of the historic city centre of Lorca and one of the famed embroidery museums
The ceremonial embroidery of Lorca is famed across Spain and is an essential part of the Semana Santa processions These guided tours feature not only the main monuments of the centre of the historic city of Lorca, but also a visit to one of the..

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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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December 16 Free guided tour in Spanish of the historic city centre of Lorca
This Spanish language tour highlights various beautiful buildings and monuments in the centre of Lorca Route name: El Casco Antiguo de Lorca 2023 Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted..

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December 23 Free arts and crafts tour of the historic city of Lorca
Visits to the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesanía offer a great way to learn about artisan activity in Lorca Every month during 2023 the tourist office of Lorca is offering free guided tours of the Casa del Artesano and the Centro de Artesan..

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Help for local businesses: what is an ERTE
ERTEs are likely to affect millions of employees in Spain during a prolonged coronavirus crisis As it becomes ever clearer that the coronavirus crisis in Spain will create significant issues for businesses long-term, many companies are taking..

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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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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 plazas of the city: the Plaza de España. This is next to historic buildings including the former Collegiate Church..

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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 Fortaleza del Sol
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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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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