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..

A few seats are still left for the spectacular biblical processions of Lorca With just a few weeks to go before the city of Lorca divides its loyalties between the “Blues” and the “Whites” for the colourful and spectacular processions of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, there are still some tickets left for seats with a great view of the daredevil horsemanship and magnificent embroidery as some of the events of the Old Testament are recreated..

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..

Artelor is celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Casa del Artesano in Lorca To celebrate its 25th anniversary the ARTELOR federation of arts and crafts artisans in Lorca is holding a series of events in 2026 under the title of “12 meses 12 oficios”, and in March it's the turn of pottery and ceramics to enjoy the spotlight. An exhibition can be visited every day from Tuesday to Saturday between 10.00 and 14.00 and from 17.00 to 19.00..

20 bars and restaurants in Lorca compete to produce the best artichoke dish Agriculture is one of the main pillars of the economy in the huge municipality of Lorca, and the latest gastronomic event sponsored by the Town Hall consists of two weeks celebrating the locally grown artichokes. Artichokes may not be everybody’s favourite, but they are a remarkably successful crop in Murcia, where more of them are grown than in any other region of..

14 bouts as the Murcia champions of 2026 are decided in Lorca The Complejo Deportivo Felipe VI in Lorca is hosting the Region of Murcia Boxing Championship finals on Saturday 21st March in an evening for fight fans which begins at 18.00. Fourteen bouts are taking place during the evening at different weights, with combatants representing various boxing clubs from throughout the Region. This event is something of a first for Lorca, since although..

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..

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..