Lorca remains without commuter and AVE trains after four years
There is still no concrete date for the arrival of the high-speed AVE in Lorca On October 1, 2021, the rail service to Lorca was halted. At that time it was said that the Cercanías service would be restored within two years but four years later..

Read More
Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closure
Ayuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high..

Read More
Lorca council slams insufficient National Government flooding aid
Subsidy fund for restoration of municipal infrastructure and provincial road network only covers 50% of the costs National government compensation to help Lorca to recover from the damage caused by the DANA storm in March is too little, too late..

Read More
Safety first: Lorca makes sure buildings are tip-top ahead of the Feria Grande
Once the celebrations are over, Lorca will begin constructing new homes in the historic Old Town In the lead-up to the Feria Grande de Lorca 2025, city officials are making sure the Old Town is safe for the thousands of visitors expected to attend..

Read More
Don't panic! Air Force manoeuvres may cause sonic booms
Lorca town hall advises the public to keep calm and carry on There is no need to be alarmed if you hear some very loud noises next week, the Spanish Air and Space Force will be on manoeuvres in the area of south-west Murcia. Lorca town hall..

Read More
Lorca makes buses free as Saharan dust pushes air quality to alert level
Measures rolled out to shield residents as PM10 particles spike in city The city of Lorca is offering free urban transport and parking on ORA-regulated spaces in La Alberca and Los Ángeles, with the town now sitting at air quality alert level 3 due..

Read More
New Marco Topo family gymkhana activities in Lorca
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..

Read More
Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
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..

Read More
5 of the lesser-known beauty spots in the Region of Murcia
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..

Read More
New audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISH
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..

Read More
Until December 8 Exhibition of sketches used in the design of Semana Santa embroidery in Lorca
Drafts and design ideas which resulted in Lorca holding some of the most spectacular Easter parades in Spain The MASS museum in Lorca, which is owned and run by the Paso Azul, one of the most important of the groups which take part in the spectacular..

Read More
October 5: Run for Parkinson’s disease in Lorca
Event will raise money for local charity ASLEP and raise awareness about the everyday challenges faced by people who live with the condition Representatives of Lorca Town Hall, the National Police and ASLEP presenting the race The 46th Guadalent..

Read More
September 19 to November 9 Historical embroidery exhibition in Lorca
The Paso Blanco show off 121 years of magnificent embroidery at the MuBBla museum in Lorca To mark the 30th anniversary of the MuBBla embroidery museum in Lorca, where some of the embroidered treasures of the city’s renowned Semana Santa processions..

Read More
October 3 to 30 Art exhibition by internationally known artist José Royo in Lorca
“Essence” by Royo at the Palacete del Huerto Ruano in Lorca José Royo was born in Valencia in 1941 and has made his name as an artist through his post-impressionist work as he has travelled the globe almost incessantly. He has spent much..

Read More
September 23 to November 23 Exhibition of documents relating to the medieval Jews in Lorca
"Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca" at the archaeological museum of Lorca The numerous events in Lorca which are taking place in September in celebrating European Jewish Culture include the opening on 23rd September of an exhibition..

Read More
The massive Thursday market in Lorca prepares for a Three Kings bonanza edition on January 4
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..

Read More
Healthy fun and activities in the clean mountain air of Sierra Espuña
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..

Read More
Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de Guevara
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..

Read More
5 days out with a difference in the Region of Murcia!
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..

Read More
The Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca
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..

Read More
Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Rambla de Las Calaveras route in Avilés
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..

Read More
The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museums
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..

Read More
19 delicious gastro experiences in and around Murcia, Cartagena and Lorca!
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)..

Read More
The village and outlying district of La Parroquia the municipality of Lorca
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”..

Read More
Get to know the Region of Murcia in just 3 days!
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..

Read More
4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearing
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..

Read More
The ruined castle of Xiquena in the north-west of Lorca
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..

Read More
The CiuFRONT medieval museum in Lorca
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..

Read More
Introduction to the Lorca biblical embroideries and museums
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..

Read More
Lorca tourist information office
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..

Read More
The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa in Lorca; MASS
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..

Read More
The MuBBla embroidery museum in Lorca, embroideries of the Paso Blanco
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..

Read More
The “Nicolas Salzillo, Il Maestro” museum of the Paso Morado in Lorca
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..

Read More
The MuPaEn embroidery museum in Lorca, the Paso Encarnado
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..

Read More
Lorca castle, the Fortress of the Sun
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..

Read More
The archaeological museum in Lorca
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..

Read More
Parque Almenara Shopping Centre Lorca Murcia
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..

Read More
The Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
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..

Read More