The lady had problems pulling the snake out as it had recently swallowed a rat! A resident of Lorca is making waves in the regional press at present after she reacted with enviable calm to a situation which for many of us would cause utter panic..

Emiliano Rojo: Crónica de una época This exhibition is dedicated to the work of Emiliano Rojo, who was one of the most important artistic directors of the Paso Azul in Lorca, the Cofradía Hermandad de Labradores and was responsible for overseeing..

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..

Visitors can choose to join the guided tours and theatrical visits or evening meals on offer Activity title: Visita teatralizada en el Castillo"El Guardian de las Estrellas" The Tourist Office is able to answer any queries about your..

Visitors can choose to visit either in the morning with lunch included or in the evening and enjoy dinner in the castle grounds Lorca castle, the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun), is open to the public every day in July: Every Thursday..

Visita teatralizada familiar en el Castillo: Caballeros y Princesas Lorca castle offers an attractive venue for a family day out anytime, with plenty of options to visit the castle at leisure, enjoy nocturnal visits, join in with guided tours..

This free Spanish language guided tour highlights some of the many beautiful buildings in the centre of Lorca NB; The tourist office is able to arrange English language tours for groups by prior arrangement and offers this visit in English from..

Taking place in Plaza del Calderón Free summer cinema on a Tuesday evening in Lorca All of the films programmed are in Spanish, although many of these are British or American original titles. All of the screenings are free of charge and..

This concert will take place in the atmospheric setting of Lorca castle Charismatic violinist Ara Malikian is performing in Lorca castle on the 26th July as part of his “Incredible Tour of Violin” world tour. Malikian is an accomplished..

2018 ECOS Sierra Espuña Early Music Festival Click here to book tickets Friday 27th July 10.00: Free concert for children as part of the “Early Music for Kids” cycle, with L’Ampastaratta performing at the Torre del Homenaje in Aledo..

This monthly free tour explores some of the mysteries of historical Lorca Route name: Visita Teatralizada La Daga Roja Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for..

The church contains spectacular murals and the remains of a 10th-century Moorish palace Please note: commentary on this tour is in Spanish. Now that restoration work on the main historical and religious monuments of Lorca is practically complete..

Lorca Judía, Cristiana y Califal includes the 15th century synagogue, a 10th century Moorish palace and the church of San Patricio A full day in Lorca for just 10 euros! On the first Saturday of every month visitors to the historic city of..

9th August: Perseidas y Poesía en la Fortaleza del Sol The night of the Perseids, the most visual meteor shower which crosses the sky every year is best seen on this night and there's no better place to watch it that from the heights of Lorca..

This free Spanish language guided tour highlights some of the many beautiful buildings in the centre of Lorca NB; The tourist office is able to arrange English language tours for groups by prior arrangement and offers this visit in English from..

Summer nights in Lorca Castle During August Lorca castle opens until midnight between Tuesday and Saturday (except the 9th August), enabling visitors to enjoy the cooler summer evenings at leisure. On the 24th August an open-air concert is..

This monthly free tour explores some of the mysteries of historical Lorca Route name: Visita Teatralizada La Daga Roja Lorca is a city rich in history, its strategic position above the Guadalentín Valley having attracted human settlers for..

Summer nights in Lorca Castle During August Lorca castle opens until midnight between Tuesday and Saturday (except the 9th August), enabling visitors to enjoy the cooler summer evenings at leisure. On the 31st August an open-air concert is..

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..

Lorca castle and the four main Semana Santa museums of Lorca for only 6.50 euros The Lorca tourist wristband allows visitors to gain entrance to the principal tourist attractions in the city at under half price and over an indefinite period of..

The Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca A visit to Lorca castle is a great day out for families or those with an interest in history, its spacious grounds hosting several interesting displays which focus on Mediaeval Murcia and the many cultures which..

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..