Visitors can find out what's on, plan their day and buy tickets online, with information available in four languages Planning a visit to Lorca should soon be a little easier, thanks to a new digital service bringing many of the city's tourism..

The family of Martín Lario García has been “playing with earth, water and fire” since 1561! For millennia, ever since human occupants began to inhabit the Guadalentín valley area of what is now the Region of Murcia, Lorca, Totana, Puerto Lumbreras..

A scenic 4.6-km route just outside the city centre of Lorca The Cejo de los Enamorados walking or hiking trail is a 4.6-kilometre route heading west out of the city of Lorca from the La Merced visitors’ centre in the general direction of the reservoir..

This year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations..

From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere..

The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in..

Too much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a leisurely a stroll, rather than adhering to a strictly..

Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours..

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..

Oficina de Turismo de Lorca The tourist information office in Lorca can be found centrally located in one of the most important buildings of the city: the Palacio de Guevara.  This is just a short walk from the Plaza de España, where the former..

Families enjoy puzzle-solving challenges while learning about the castle and city centre of Lorca A new addition to the already wide range of visitor activities for visitors has been announced at the castle and in the old city centre of Lorca, where..

One of the cultural trademarks of Lorca at the MASS museum of the Paso Azul “El bordado popular: Legado de generaciones” is an exhibition in Lorca which celebrates the city’s long tradition in the field of embroidery, where the most elaborate..

More than 200 horses on show in Lorca including 100 pure Spanish thoroughbreds, with shows for the public over the weekend The annual FERICAB Horse and Equestrian Fair returns to the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca (click for map) from 15th to..

The Semana Santa processions, Lorca castle and the old city centre are the main features of the Lorca presence in the event The town of Totana in south-western Murcia is showcasing the inland charm of the Region of Murcia from 16th to October when..

La Maldición del ogro sin Corazón at the Fortaleza del Sol in Lorca Lorca castle is hosting a few Halloween specials in 2026 alongside the normal visiting options, and one of these is a children’s event taking place on both 31st October and 1st..

Celebrate Halloween with a visit to the scary side of Lorca’s long history The tourism authorities in Lorca are holding a few Halloween specials in 2026, among them this special guided “Leyendas y Misterios” tour on Saturday 31st October in..

The renowned trumpet maestro at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The renowned trumpeter Rubén Simeó has added an extra date to his tour in Spain in 2026, taking place at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca on Saturday 21st November at..

Where to go to create slightly different memories of a trip to the Costa Cálida! Most visitors know about 3 or 4 of the most popular tourist attractions and beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, with thousands flocking all year round to the Cathedral..

Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace Among the many tourist sights in Lorca one of the most popular is the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where both visitors and locals can enjoy the architectural..

Sustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need is 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..

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..

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)..

A small agricultural village in northern Lorca on the old inland route to Andalucía La Parroquia, also known as La Parroquia de la Fuensanta and La Tova, is a small village with around 500 residents in the western part of the “Tierras Altas”..

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..

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..

Lorca Shopping Centre Parque Almenara One of the largest retail and leisure malls in the Lorca and Águilas area, Parque Almenara offers the full ‘all under one roof’ shopping experience, including all your favourite brands and shops on two easily..

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..