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Food, fun and music in the Plaza de España in Lorca

November 7 to 9 The La Huertana event in Lorca, a celebration of traditional folk music and gastronomy The annual La Huertana fair in Lorca, which takes place in the centre of the old city and is a celebration of traditional country traditions in an area sometimes known as “the market garden of Europe”, is taking place this year over the weekend of 7th to 9^th November in the Plaza de España.

Not everything scheduled is traditional, though, and alongside the arts and crafts, the food and the music and dancing are DJ sessions to ensure the atmosphere never dies down. In addition, show cooking events are plant and the “Gastro Fest” is a well-established event which attracts producers, chefs and gastronomes from far and wide.

This year there is even an element of sport included, with CrossFit Huertano at 11.00 on Saturday 8^th November!

November 7 to 9 The La Huertana event in Lorca, a celebration of traditional folk music and gastronomy The programme for the weekend includes the following:

Friday November 7

19.00: Performance by Coros y Danzas Lorca and a ceramics workshop.

20.00: Opening of the “barraca” with chef Vanessa from Restaurante Cañarejo.

20.15: Live music from Trepacerros, followed by Vertigo at 21.30 and DJ music from Koni Deejay until 3.00 in the morning.

Saturday November 8

11.00: Crossfit Huertano.

12.00: Esparto grass weaving workshop and artisan jewellery.

13.00: Performance by Coros y Danzas Lorca and the opening of the “barraca” with chef Braulio of La Alacena.

14.00: Time for a snack, on this occasion Calasparra rice, locally sourced vegetables and chato murciano pork. This coincides with a fortnight celebrating these unique ingredients in the city, with restaurants offering their own dishes celebrating the finest in Murcia produce.

15.30: The music begins with Charanga Txarangollo, followed by La Espartera at 17.00.

21.00: Show cooking from chefs Germán Segura of Restaurante La Cepa & Raúl Martínez Azor of Salones Eventia.

21.30: Live music from Rata followed by DJ music from PedroFeder until 3.00 in the morning.

Sunday November 9

11.00: Traditional Cuadrillas folk dancing groups from La Hoya and Purias, along with the Auroros.

12.00: Embroidery workshop.

13.00: Opening of the “barraca” with chef Sergio Jordan of Restaurante KODAI.

14.00: Lunchtime, and once again it’s Calasparra rice, locally sourced vegetables and chato murciano pork.

16.00: AWAKATE DJ SET followed by ACHOLIVE until 22.00.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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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, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.

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 Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!

In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) 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 and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

The tourist office relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).

Lorca Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of inspoilt 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 along difficult tracks or by boat!

Lorca Tourist Office 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 processions in which the Whites (Paso Blanco) and Blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.