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 Spain and from other countries, continues to rise, and in order to help continue this growth the Town Hall has initiated a new scheme of incentives for those who spend at least one night in one of the..

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 planned itinerary, as its heritage, its sights and the local cuisine are almost certain to put paid to any intention to “see it all” in a specific timeframe. But on the other hand, there..

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 offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then..

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, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece..

The Blues and the Whites show off some of the finest locally embroidered items of the 20th century One of the many aspects of the spectacular Semana Santa parades in Lorca which have led to the celebrations achieving official International Tourist Interest status is the exquisite embroidered cloaks and other items which are worn by the participants, and it has become a tradition for an exhibition of embroidery to be held during Easter so that..

Lorca celebrates Easter week in inimitably spectacular style Semana Santa in Lorca is an extraordinarily flamboyant event, the most important element of which is the famed biblical processions, a unique manifestation of faith which features the exquisite embroideries for which the city is so famous as well as exciting feats of horsemanship. These are displayed throughout the year in the embroidery museums of the Cofradías (brotherhoods or..

The visitors’ centre, the Palacio de Guevara and the magnificent castle of Lorca all in one easy-to-manage package! While Lorca celebrates its famed Easter Week parades other tourism opportunities are plentiful in the city, and this year a special 2-day tour package has been put together so that you can see the true historic significance of the city as well as the colour and splendour of the Semana Santa processions. Available until 5th..

The 33rd annual Easter artisans’ market is being held in the Plaza de Calderón in Lorca The annual Semana Santa arts and crafts market in Lorca is being held this year between April 1 and 5 in the Plaza de Calderón de la Barca, with stalls opening both morning and afternoon every day of the event. This market always attracts large numbers of people who are in Lorca for the spectacular Semana Santa processions and on this occasion there..

Join the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca! Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del Sol”, the imposing castle which has stood on the hill above Lorca since the expulsion of the Moors from the territory in the 1240s. During the Middle Ages the castle was never taken by enemy forces, and between 2nd and 5th April you’re welcome..

150 riders compete for the trophy at the Parque Almenara in Lorca Over 150 competitors, both male and female, will be converging on Lorca with the bikes on 11th April for the Spanish MTB Trial Cup at the Parque Almenara shopping complex in the outskirts of the city, with practice sessions lasting from 15.00 to 20.30 the day before and racing proper starting at 9.00 on the day itself. The event was officially presented in the Plaza de Españ..

A 2,500-euro bonus prize for anyone who can beat the course record in Lorca! The 38th edition of the annual half marathon in Lorca, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the local A.D. Eliocroca athletics club, is being held on Sunday 19th April, with registration now open online here until 14th April. Racing begins at 9.30 and apart from the main events secondary races are being held over distances of 7 km, 14 km and 21.1 km (the “..

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 of the historic city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used either with headsets or..

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 the city as a whole but also those who are keen to see the interior of the palatial mansion. Like the office in the Plaza de España, the Palacio de Guevara boasts a central location and also the..

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, and the Lorca y Tú discount card offers complete freedom to get to know the city over a period of 12 months without rushing round and missing fascinating details. Among the benefits for cardholders..