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 of the historic city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used either with headsets or..

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 palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece..

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 the city as a whole but also those who are keen to see the interior of the palatial mansion. Like the office in the Plaza de España, the Palacio de Guevara boasts a central location and also the..

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 free of charge on weekdays from 11.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00. Toval has lived in the Region of Murcia for over 20 years and in this exhibition of over 50 canvases he focuses on oil paintings..

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. This decision was made because it is said that it was on this date that Lorca was “liberated” from Moorish rule in 1244, despite historians casting considerable doubt on the accuracy of the claim..

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 source of nourishment for those living in Murcia and there were over 100,000 specimens a century ago, but it then fell out of favour as it was crossbred with the Victoria, Tamworth, Large White and..

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 it has been adapted to opera, film and other media, and this production in Lorca on 28th November is a version in Spanish by Albert Boronat. Although it would normally take place in the Teatro Guerra..

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 directed by Juan Carlos Rubio. The cast features Kiti Mánver (who also starred in the film), Cristóbal Suárez and Marta Velilla Although it would normally take place in the Teatro Guerra, this..

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 November 30 the tranquility will be shattered for a few hours as rally cars hurtle along the RM-D8 in the 16th “Subida a Campo López y Rallysprint Paco El Billetes” event. The RM-D8 will..

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 at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca. Over his 4 decades in the music business Pablo Varona has been the constant sidekick of Joaquín Sabina, co-writing over 100 songs with him and performing..

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 are offering reduced price admission to three of the key indoor areas almost every day (with the exception of public holidays). Among the experiences included are the chance to learn about medieval..

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 the last 120 years. The action is set in Rome on the day when Napoleon triumphed over the Austrian army at the Battle of Marengo in 1800, and the plot includes themes of love, intrigue, freedom, sacrifice..

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 of years. The Argarics, Iberians, Moors, Jews and Christians all left their footprints in the city, which contains many important monuments and interesting buildings. The imposing medieval castle (..

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, and the Lorca y Tú discount card offers complete freedom to get to know the city over a period of 12 months without rushing round and missing fascinating details. Among the benefits for cardholders..

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 of years. The Argarics, Iberians, Moors, Jews and Christians all left their footprints in the city, which contains many important monuments and interesting buildings. The imposing medieval castle (..

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, and now visits Lorca to present La Movida El Musical de los 80’s. The storyline is set in the vibrant Madrid music scene of the 1980s and includes over 35 songs culled from this productive decade..

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 the city centre on Sunday January 12, beginning at 11.30 at the entrance to the Capilla del Rosario. This is the second in a series of three “Paseos históricos con encanto”, and is led by Andr..

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 March 9, beginning at 11.30 at the entrance to the Capilla del Rosario. This is the last in a series of three “Paseos históricos con encanto”, and is led by Gaspar López Ayala, who was Vice..