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..

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..

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 Semana Santa processions every spring, is holding an exhibition until 8th December entitled “Bocetos que cambiaron la historia” (Sketches Which Changed History). The exhibition in the church..

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 are kept, an exhibition entitled “Los Tres Felices” is being held between 19th September and 9th November. The three artistic directors of embroidery who are commemorated in the exhibition..

"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of an exhibition entitled "Memoria escrita de la presencia judía en Lorca", offering a chance to see a range of historical documents reflecting the presence of an important Sephardic Jewish community..

The Chato Murciano pig and the prized rice of Calasparra are the stars of the show at 18 Lorca restaurants This gastronomic event in the city of Lorca between Friday 31st October and Sunday 16th November features two of the most iconic ingredients of the Region of Murcia, the rice grown locally in Calasparra and the meat of the Chato Murciano breed of pig. The Chato Murciano is a native of the Region of Murcia and is the only surviving native..

Teams of between 6 and 10 children compete for prizes at the Fortress of the Sun The Town Hall of Lorca is holding a series of gymkhana events at the castle above the city during November, free of charge, between 16.00 and 19.00 with prizes up for grabs for the w inning teams in each event. The “En Busca de la Espada” activity is designed for 12- to 16-year-olds and takes place on November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16, with registration available..

Food, fun and music in the Plaza de España in Lorca The annual La Huertana fair in Lorca, which takes place in the centre of the old city and is a celebration of traditional country traditions in an area sometimes known as “the market garden of Europe”, is taking place this year over the weekend of 7th to 9th November in the Plaza de España. Not everything scheduled is traditional, though, and alongside the arts and crafts, the food and..

The Lorca musician returns home for a concert at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano Well-known flamenco artist Mercedes Luján returns to her home city of Lorca on Friday 7th November for a concert in which she presents her latest album, Origen y Revolución, accompanied by guest artists Rancapino Chico, Montse Cortés and Lole Montoya as well as percussion and woodwind musicians and vocalists. Acting as MC for the evening is TV star Carlos Latre..

The 2025 Cineclub Paradiso season of free screenings is under way in Lorca The annual Cineclub Paradiso season of film screenings is under way at the Municipal Plastic Arts school in the Sutullena district of Lorca, featuring a series of free events between October and December 2025. Among these are two screenings of Jeremiah Johnson, directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford, Will Geer and Allyn Ann Mclerie, on Thursday 4th December..

90 minutes of Christmas musical favourites at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The “Así suena la Navidad” show at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca on Saturday 20th December consists of 90 minutes of traditional flamenco blended with some of Spain’s best-loved festive music of all time. This includes traditional Christmas songs such as “Carita Divina”, “Villancicos de Gloria”, “Los Quintos Mare” and “Sirva..

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..