Lorca Today

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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The Lorca almond at serious risk due to droughtFarmers in Lorca have urgently requested a ‘Water Table’ to fairly distribute water Almond production in the Lorca districts of La Paca, Zarcilla de Ramos and Las Terreras is “seriously threatened” this year due to a startling.. 10/08/2022

New parking spaces at Ramblilla de San Lazaro in LorcaThe Town Hall has cleared and is concreting a plot for parking in the "historic centre of Lorca" Parking issues look set to be eased for residents of the Ramblilla de San Lázaro with the creation of new parking spaces on a plot.. 09/08/2022

Lorca joins national awareness campaign to protect endangered sea turtlesThe town is one of six in the Region of Murcia that have signed up to the 'Turtles in the Mediterranean' initiative Lorca has become the latest municipality in the Region of Murcia to join the Oceanográfic Foundation's 'Turtles.. 08/08/2022

Lorca replants 14 native jacaranda trees on the Carratera de Caravaca roadThe council has replanted the 14 trees that were controversially uprooted in works earlier this year A total of 14 jacaranda trees have been lovingly replanted on the Carretera de Caravaca in Lorca’s Los Ángeles neighbourhood, after they.. 04/08/2022

18 jellyfish stings, 2 sea urchins and an eye cleaning: these were the Lorca beach emergencies this JulyThe Municipal Emergency Service and Civil Protection attended 51 incidents as part of the Beach Rescue Plan on the coast of Lorca during the month of July This July, the lifeguards and beach rescue services on the coast of Lorca attended a total of.. 03/08/2022

Lorca to be twinned with French town of ViasThe Murcia municipality has initiated twinning arrangements between the two towns The Mayor of Lorca, Diego José Mateos, and the Deputy Mayor, Francisco Morales, have visited the French town of Vias to begin the twinning process between the.. 01/08/2022

Free parking in Lorca for the whole of AugustLorca’s blue and green zones of its ORA car parks will be free throughout August for motorists Lorca City Council will make parking free in 2,535 parking spaces across the municipality for the whole of this month. The measure comes.. 01/08/2022

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Parque Almenara has something for everyone to enjoyWhether you’re looking for food, fashion or fun, Parque Almenara in Lorca is the perfect place for you It’s sometimes hard to find a plan for the weekend to keep the whole family happy. Some people want to go shopping, others just want to sit..

4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe 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:.. 18/02/2022

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..

Lorca beaches: Puntas de CalnegrePopular restaurants right next to the sea at the longest beach in Lorca In general terms it is fair to say that most of the 8-kilometre coastline of the municipality of Lorca consists of rocky cliffs and a series of beaches and coves, some of which are spectacularly..

Lorca beaches: Playa or Cala de CalnegreA Blue Flag beach on the unspoilt Mediterranean coastline of Lorca Playa de Calnegre is one of three coves which are reachable by car via a mountain track close to the long beach of Puntas de Calnegre on the coastline of the municipality of Lorca, and is the..

Lorca beaches: Playa del Baño de las MujeresA charming sandy cove on the unspoilt coastline of Lorca The Playa del Baño de las Mujeres is one of the three beaches in the municipality of Lorca which are accessed by car along a track which is unsurfaced but perfectly manageable (except in times..

Lorca beaches: Cala SiscalA wild sandy beach on the unspoilt coastline of Lorca Cala Siscal is the last of three beaches in the municipality of Lorca which are accessed by car along a track which is unsurfaced but perfectly manageable (except in times of heavy rain), and offers..

Lorca beaches: from Cala de Gruta to Cala Honda and the Cala de San Pedro Spectacular landscapes and an official nudist beach at La Junquera The 9-kilometre coastline of Lorca includes over a dozen beaches, and most of them are characterized by the rugged features of the cliffs and rocks constituting the lower slopes of the..

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