Lorca beach awarded a Blue Flag for the eighth year running
The Region of Murcia has secured 33 Blue Flags for its exceptional beaches in 2024 La Cala de Calnegre has joined the ranks of the Region of Murcia greats once again after being honoured with a coveted Blue Flag for 2024..

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Region of Murcia awarded 33 coveted Blue Flags for 2024
Beaches in Águilas, Mazarrón and San Javier, among many more, have all been bestowed with the honour It’s that time of year again when towns across Spain wait with bated breath to see if their shorelines, marinas and..

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Historic Lorca restaurant transformed into new homes
Plans are underway to create hundreds of much-needed houses in Lorca’s old town Revitalisation efforts are underway in the heart of Lorca with ambitious projects in calles Álamo, Selgas and Leonés, expanding this week..

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Delight your taste buds with 1001 Delicias de Lorca this May and June
Every Thursday night, indulge in tasting menus prepared by the best chefs in Lorca and the Region of Murcia From May 9 until June 27, join the ‘1001 Delicias de Lorca’ gastronomical journey taking place every Thursday..

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Thousands of jellyfish wash up on Mazarron beaches
Official sources have insisted that the animals do not present a danger to people, but are being cleared from the beaches anyway   The strong currents caused by the recent storms in Murcia have washed thousands of “bluish..

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Rain-free corner of Murcia named the driest spot in Europe
Cartagena, Lorca and Águilas have experienced the least amount of rainfall in the last five months A severe and prolonged drought has gripped the southeast of Spain, particularly affecting the provinces of Murcia and..

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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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May 11 Corre por Lorca race in aid of the Niemann Pick Foundation
Registration is open until Thursday May 9 for the annual ‘Run for Lorca’ event Next Saturday May 11, the Corre por Lorca (Run for Lorca) solidarity race returns for its 14th edition, this year in aid of the Niemann..

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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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