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..

Artists and sculptors including Salzillo and Coronado are among those on display at the Semana Santa museum of the Paso Azul Ten years after the MASS museum (Muso Azul de Semana Santa, run by the “Paso Azul” group which is one of the main protagonists in the spectacular annual Semana Santa parades) first opened to the public, a special exhibition is being held until 31st August featuring some of the embroideries, paintings, sculptures and..

Tasty bar snacks with a distinctly local flavour in the city of Lorca! “Pimentón” is the typical Murcian round red pepper or paprika which is dried out and ground to make a rich, pungent red pepper, with a deep colour and a smoky flavour. It is used in many recipes and is so closely associated with Murcia that even the footballers of Real Murcia, who wear deep red shirts, are sometimes referred to as the “pimentoneros”! On this occasion..

Lorca will host athletes from across Europe as the city stages one of the sport's biggest annual events From June 18 to 21, Lorca will become the European capital of pétanque as it hosts the 2026 European Pétanque Championships, one of the most important events on the sport's international calendar.   The championship is being organised by the Spanish Pétanque Federation (FEP) alongside the European Pétanque Confederation (CEP)..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Plaza Calderón in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands returns on 19th June with a show by Los Alegres Bandoleros in Plaza Calderón, beginning at 21.30. These five local musicians love blending styles and have always included elements of flamenco, reggae, cumbia and other genres during their decade-long career so far. They have released one studio album..

Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its dorrs and actively welcomes visitors afterd dark, enabling them to enjoy the relative cool of the evening and take a look at the remarkable fortress which remained impregnable throughout the Middle Ages. From the 13th to the late 15th century..

One of the most popular ways to enjoy the warm summer nights in Lorca Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years has been the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner at the Las Caballerizas restaurant within the castle walls, accompanied by live music on the warm summer nights of July and August. The unique setting of the main courtyard of the fortress allows..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Parque de San José in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands continues on 3rd July with a show by Outcrack in the Parque de San José, beginning at 21.30. This is a young rock band who have already won over lots of fans with their direct style and their ability to engage the audience from the moment the first chord is played. They are currently preparing their..

A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval fortifications in southern Spain, offers a selection of evening events to appeal to all members of the public, and 2026 is no exception with this complete package offering a great experience at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun. From the 13th..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Pasaje del Convento in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands continues on 10th July with a show by Trepacerros in the Pasaje del Convento (outside Bar Sojo), beginning at 21.30. The members of this group are from the north of the huge municipality of Lorca, namely the villages of Coy, Avilés and Doña Inés, as well as from the city, and they first got together..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Plaza Arcoiris in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands continues on 17th July with a show by Cali Preciosa (formerly known as Pianissimx) in the Plaza Arcoiris, beginning at 21.30. The group began by making cover versions of hits in English until eventually they took the step of playing their own music. Runniers-up in the Creamurcia 2020 competition and third..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Plaza del Pueblo Saharui in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands continues on 24th July with a show by Lucas Feliz in the Plaza del Pueblo Saharui (in the San Diego district), beginning at 21.30. Lucas Feliz, a young musician whose roots lie in Dominica, has unfortunately been blind since the age of seven, but his exceptional voice and talent remain unaffected..

The music begins at 21.30 in the Plaza Calderón in Lorca The “Lorca Emergente” series of open-air concerts featuring talented young bands comes to an end for 2026 on 31st July with a show by Malafé in the Plaza Calderón, beginning at 21.30. This is the first time that a predominantly local music cycle has featured a guest artist, and Lorca is pleased to welcome Malafé as they stop off prior to beginning a national tour. The indie band..

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, historical and artistic heritage of the 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..