Small earthquakes hit Lorca in a week of hectic seismic activity
The Lorca tremor measured a mild magnitude of 2 on the Richter scale An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 2 on the Richter scale was recorded in Lorca on Wednesday March 26 and while this is quite mild, the tremor was..

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Lorca cleans up its beaches after torrential rains
The work is focused on the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Ramonete and Garrobillo The recent torrential rains that battered the Region of Murcia have left Lorca’s beautiful beaches covered in reeds, weeds and other washed..

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Seismic activity continues with 3.2-magnitude earthquake off coast of Murcia and Almería
There have been seven earthquakes in Murcia in the last 72 hours Seismic activity continues in the south of Spain. This Tuesday March 25, after an earthquake was recorded in Lorca, the sixth in the last 72 hours, the National..

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Tickets for the first Semana Santa processions in Lorca go on sale on March 31
A chance to see the renowned Easter processions of Lorca, an event of International Tourist Interest The spectacular Semana Santa processions of the city of Lorca are almost upon us once again and although tickets for seats..

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The church of San Juan in Lorca requires urgent repair after recent rain damage
Plans had been announced to restore the Gothic church as a venue for cultural events in Lorca As recently as November 2023 the Town Hall of Lorca announced a 2.6-million-euro plan to restore the old church of San Juan and..

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Storm damage in Lorca estimated at €30 million
The City Council has added losses of €13 million euros due to 1,000 hectares of crops being devastated to its previous estimate of €14 million The recent storms in Murcia that struck Lorca particularly hard have left..

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New museum in Lorca devoted to the Via Crucis held during Easter Week
The procession of the Stations of the Cross has been held in Lorca on Good Friday for over 400 years In March 2025 a new museum was opened in Lorca devoted entirely to the “Via Crucis” which is held every year during the..

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Archaeological excavation in Lorca uncovers 5,000 years of history
The discovery coincides with plans for new public housing in the historic centre   The latest archaeological excavation in Lorca has revealed a fascinating historical sequence spanning over 5,000 years. Located on Calle..

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Lorca invests over €300,000 in improvements across rural districts
The City Council is making a concerted effort to promote and improve its outlying districts Lorca’s Ayuntamiento has announced a significant investment of €310,613 in infrastructure improvements across several rural..

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The amazing murals you can visit in Río, Almendricos and Campillo, the villages surrounding Lorca
A new visitable wall mural in Lorca’s Río area is just one of a series of actions to revitalise areas outside of the city centre The outlying rural villages that lie around Lorca already had plenty to offer visitors..

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Renovation of Lorca castle expected to be completed by March 2026
Work is taking place within the castle walls to ensure the monument’s conservation   The castle in Lorca is one of the largest and most important historical tourist attraction in the whole city. Dominating the entire..

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The massive Thursday market in Lorca prepares for a Three Kings bonanza edition on January 4
Almost 200 stalls are set up every week at the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca Tourist attractions come in many shapes and sizes, and while Lorca is blessed with a castle and a hugely impressive array of baroque architecture..

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Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de Guevara
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..

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4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearing
The state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but..

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Lorca unveils spectacular new rural walking route in Zarzadilla de Totana
Magnificent views over the countryside in the north of the municipality of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca has unveiled a new and spectacular fully signposted walking route in the north of the vast municipality (the second largest..

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Illegally modified electric scooters cause more road accidents
Young riders in the Region of Murcia are modifying their scooters to go faster, and they are becoming more fashionable amongst drug dealers Police sources in Murcia have reported that more people are trying to pimp their..

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