Swimming classes and aqua aerobics will be held at La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos The municipal swimming pools in La Parroquia and Zarcilla de Ramos are set to open next Tuesday July 1, officially launching the summer season in Lorca. Both..

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..

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..

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..

“La Voz del Papel” at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca An exhibition of works by local artist Pilar Sala is being held at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca until 20th July, combining artwork with the themes of Nature and family roots through the..

One of the top current flamenco singers at the IFELOR venue in Lorca Canelita, a native of Algeciras, has risen to become one of the most widely appreciated flamenco vocalists on the current Spanish music scene, a reputation forged not by any effort..

An evening of spiritual and emotional awareness in the historic Fortress of the Sun The MeditaKizomba event being held on July 11 in the smaller of the two medieval water cisterns at Lorca castle makes full use of this mystic and transcendental environment..

El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through..

Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors and locals to enjoy the artistic heritage..

El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through..

El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through..

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..

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..

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..

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)..

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..

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..