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..

Food, festivities, wine and music in the Plaza de España in Lorca The “In Terra” gastronomic festival which was to be held in Lorca between 6th and 8th March but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions is instead taking place between 17th and 19th April, bringing a varied range of events to the Plaza de España as well as open-air bars and restaurants to sample the typical fare of the Region of Murcia. The produce on offer is..

A visually impressive show at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca! “La Première” takes a look at how four stage artists with completely different personalities prepare to “get under the skin” of the characters they are about to represent, and shows the hours of work which go into preparing what might be a relatively short appearance. In this particular case, the spectacle involved is a circus-style show, making for an entertaining..

Two true legends of Spanish popular music at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca! Many artists are labelled “legends” of popular music in Spain, but when it comes to Mocedades no-one can dispute that the word is appropriate. Formed as long ago as 1967, they are perhaps best remembered for the song “Eres Tú”, which came second at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 but has endured far longer than the winner, “Tu te reconnaîtras”..

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 “..

Nube Nube at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca This children’s show at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca begins at 18.30 with tickets priced at just 4 euros and available online here. The story is based on The Little Mermaid and is one of humour and affection, dealing with the romantic ideas we are brought up with in our infancy. For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de..

Relive Gene Hackman’s finest hour at this special showing in Lorca! The 1971 film The French Connection is being screened on Thursday April 23 in original language version at the Escuela de Artes Plásticas in the Universidad Popular Sutullena of Lorca (click for map), with all members of the public welcome to enjoy the event free of charge. Directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey, this action..

Lorca castle hosts a combination of lepidopterology and music Every spring the hill on which the castle stands above the city of Lorca welcomes an outburst of butterfly life as the insects enter the last and most spectacular phase of their lives, and this year special “Butterfly Oasis” days are being held on 26th and 27th May. At the same time, concerts are being held inside the castle within the “Lorca Suena: Música y naturaleza”..

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..