Almost 6,000 people visited this arts and crafts enclave in Lorca last year The Casa del Artesano, a historic 16th-century building previously called the Pósito de los Panaderos, is going from strength to strength, a study of the annual figures..

This Holy Week saw Lorca achieve its best tourist and hospitality figures since records began   Hotels posted their ‘No vacancies’ sign and bars and restaurants increased their turnover by 30% compared to last Easter. It was a bumper holiday..

Cartagena, Lorca and Águilas have experienced the least amount of rainfall in the last five months A severe and prolonged drought has gripped the southeast of Spain, particularly affecting the provinces of Murcia and Almería. And there’s one..

Restaurante La Cepa takes the top spot as Lorca promotes Chato Murciano pig meat The “Jornadas Gastronómicas del Chato Murciano” gastronomic event in Lorca which aims to promote the meat of the traditional “chato murciano” breed of pig, has..

Almost 200 stalls are set up every week at the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca Tourist attractions come in many shapes and sizes, and while Lorca is blessed with a castle and a hugely impressive array of baroque architecture as well as fascinating..

Tesoros de Egipto can be seen at the MASS Paso Azul museum of Semana Santa in Lorca The MASS Museum of the Paso Azul brotherhood in Lorca is hosting an exhibition entitled “Tesoros de Egipto” (Treasures of Egypt) for the first half of 2024 due..

Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need it to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural..

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..

27 bars and restaurants offer special dishes featuring the prestigious rice grown in north-west Lorca Another edition of the popular Calasparra rice gastro-festival is being held this spring in Lorca, with numerous local bars and restaurants participating..

Typical Lorca culinary specialities at the Casa del Artesano The ARTELOR organization and the Town Hall of Lorca are holding another edition of “Noches Gastronómicas” at 21.00 on April 26 in the Casa del Artesano, providing what has proved to..

Local DJs provide the music in the Plaza de España in Lorca The best local DJs in Lorca are taking part on 27th April in the Sunfest Spring Edition in the Plaza de España of Lorca, playing current hits and their selection of reggaetón, techno and..

An evening stroll around some of the numerous historical buildings of central Lorca This free tour in the historic city centre of Lorca is held on the fourth Saturday of every month during 2024 (except November and public holidays) and starts in the..

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..

Visit two museums containing incredibly intricate embroidered shawls in the historic city centre of Lorca The Semana Santa celebrations and parades in Lorca are among the most spectacular in Spain, featuring dazzling embroidered capes worn by daredevil..

A fun family tour of the monuments and buildings of the historic city centre of Lorca This free guided tour, entitled Mitos y Leyendas de Lorca, takes visitors on a fun walk around the historic centre of the city, unearthing some of the many keys..

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..

The renowned flamenco dancer at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The 3rd edition of the annual Lorca Flamenco Festival takes place this year on May 24, with the star turn the dancer Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya, better known as “Farruquito..

An evening stroll around some of the numerous historical buildings of central Lorca This free tour in the historic city centre of Lorca is held on the fourth Saturday of every month during 2024 (except November and public holidays) and starts in the..

Top artists appearing in Lorca include Vetusta Morla, Lori Meyers, Elyella, León Benavente and Las Wonder The Fortaleza Sound music festival is taking place in Lorca between June 28 and 30 at the Huerto de la Rueda venue and in the Plaza de Españ..

Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean..

The 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..

A 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..

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..

Wine, cheese, honey, beer, liqueurs, wild plants, coffee… just some of the gastronomic delights awaiting you in the Costa Cálida! Of course tourism in the three largest cities of the Region of Murcia (Lorca, Cartagena and the regional capital)..

Capture the essence of the Costa Cálida in the course of a long weekend Are you taking advantage of the warm spring weather to spend a long weekend in the Costa Cálida? Or maybe you live here and have friends who are coming to explore the Region..

The 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..

A Moorish fortress on the Murcia-Andalucia boundary which was captured by Christians from the Moors in the 13th century The fortress of Xiquena is a ruined fortification very close to boundary between Murcia and Andalucía in the north-west of the..

The CiuFRONT is housed in the old church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca The church of Santa María La Mayor The church of Santa María la Mayor in Lorca is one of the oldest still standing in the city, and to understand the location and circumstances..

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..

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..

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..

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..