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Introduction to Lorca

Lorca has the largest surface area of any municipality in the Region of Murcia (1,676 km²) , with a population of around 92,000 (Padrón 2011).

Lorca lies within the Guadalentín Valley in the area known as the Comarca del Alto Guadalentín.

This is an area of rich, flat, agricultural plains, Lorca (the word comes from the Arabic for mud ) which have been cultivated by mankind since pre-history, and still are today, agriculture and livestock farming still being the backbone of Lorca economic activity. Tanning, tourism and service industries are other vital components, the opening of a Parador in 2012 adding an additional tourism impetus.

The city has played an important part in the history of Murcia, with continuous habitation from the Neolithic era. It was a major Argaric settlement, and played a strategic role during the period of Moorish occupation, before becoming an important border town during the process of the Christian Reconquist in the 13^th century.

Lorca The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen, Teatro Guerra etc.

Unfortunately Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, ( Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites ( paso planco) and blues ( paso azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of san Clemente, a Feria and has a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

Where is Lorca?

Lorca Lorca is on the bottom South-west corner of the Region of Murcia, in southern Spain and borders with Almería. Within the Region of Murcia it has the municipalities of Caravaca de la Cruz and Cehegín to the North, Mula, Aledo, Totana and Mazarrón lying to the east, Águilas to the south and Pulpí, Puerto Lumbreras, Huércal-Overa, Vélez Rubio and Vélez Blanco on its eastern flank. The main connection to Murcia is via the A-7 ( 70 km) and the city of Lorca is 90km from San Javier airport.

The main population centres in the Lorca municipality are: La Paca, Palm Zarcilla, Avilés, Coy, Doña Inés, Don Gonzalo, El Pardo, La Canaleja and Zarzadilla de Totana.

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Lorca firefighters extinguish monster blaze in just 20 minutesThe wildfire broke out in the district of Fontanares and scorched 1.5 hectares of land A huge wildfire broke out in the Lorca municipality of Fontanares, close to the Castle of Xiquena, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday March 15. Thanks to the rapid intervention.. 16/03/2023

Police call for help from public to investigate illegal tyre dump in LorcaOld tyres must be recycled in the proper treatment facilities Local Police in Lorca are investigating the illegal dumping of vehicle tyres in the ravine of the industrial area of La Hoya, and have called for assistance from members of the public to.. 14/03/2023

Lorca bus station gets a much-needed makeoverThe facilities at the bus station had barely been updated since it was built in 1990 After renovation work began on the Lorca Bus Station last November, the transport hub in the Murcia city is now looking more modern and has better facilities than.. 14/03/2023

Fourth Iberian lynx arrives at Lorca nature reserve from PortugalTejo has now joined his new mate and completes the first foursome to be introduced to the Lorca upper districts The family is now complete: Tejo, the fourth Iberian lynx scheduled to arrive in the Murcia municipality, has been introduced to his new mate.. 08/03/2023

New Movibus route between Cartagena, Mazarron and AguilasTravel times to Lorca will be halved with the addition of several more daily coach trips Transport company Movibus has launched the second phase of its expansion with new routes from Cartagena to Águilas and Mazarrón for the first time.. 06/03/2023

Lorca becomes officially twinned with the French town of ViasHundreds of Lorca residents and their ancestors moved to the south of France and still keep their Spanish heritage alive there The town of Lorca in southern Murcia has formalised its twinning with the French town of Vias this week, meaning the Murcia.. 03/03/2023

Endangered Iberian lynx will move to their new home in Lorca in MarchA total of eight lynxes will be settled in the Murcia municipality by the middle of the summer Four Iberian lynxes, two females and two males, will be the first to walk through the highlands of Lorca on March 3, beginning the project to reintroduce.. 20/02/2023

How you can help the Turkey-Syria earthquake relief fund from the Region of MurciaSee contact information and bank account details for organisations carrying out humanitarian aid in Turkey and Syria Representatives of the 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia, the Autonomous Community, the Federation of Municipalities and non.. 09/02/2023

Lorca presents 2023 Semana Santa posterThe Easter Week celebrations in Lorca are among the most spectacular in Spain The Semana Santa celebrations in Lorca are among the most spectacular in all of Spain, featuring astonishingly elaborate embroidered robes and feats of daredevil horsemanship.. 18/01/2023

The village and outlying district of Zarzadilla de Totana in the municipality of LorcaA picturesque village in the mountains on the road between Lorca and Bullas Áviles is a small village with around 500 residents in the “Tierras Altas” area of the vast municipality of Lorca, located on the MU-503 road which crosses the high..

The Auditorio Margarita Lozano in LorcaThe 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 was..

Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in AvilésA 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 around..

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The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museumsA 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 doubles the discount on monthly bus passes up to 60 per centThe city has agreed to match the government’s subsidy amount, raising the discount on bus passes from 30 to 60% Lorca City Council has reduced by the price of its city bus passes by 60% for the first half of 2023. In addition to.. 04/01/2023

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

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