Lorca prepares for scorching summer with new street awnings
With temperatures inching towards 40ºC, Lorca is extending the sun shades over more city centre streets Temperatures are tipped to hit the high-30s in Lorca this week during what’s shaping up to be one of the hottest..

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First ever Iberian lynx cubs born in Lorca
The Murcia government claims that this is a "historic milestone" in the conservation of this species After a very shaky start, the ambitious project to reintroduce the Iberian lynx to the Lorca highlands has..

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A new sculpture for the entrance foyer of the historic Teatro Guerra in Lorca
The muse Terpsichore joins a twin sculpture of Thalia by Rafael Pi Belda in the oldest theatre open in Murcia The Teatro Guerra in Lorca holds the distinction of being the oldest theatre still open in the Region of Murcia..

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Three Murcia beaches go head to head for Best in Spain award
Two beaches in Cartagena and one in Lorca are competing for the 2025 crown Playa de Calblanque   Three stunning beaches on the Costa Cálida have been shortlisted in the race to be crowned Spain’s best beach in..

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Lorca's Cala de Calnegre earns national award for beach excellence... again!
Environmental and tourist improvements help secure 2025 Ecoplayas flag for one of Spain’s most beautiful unspoilt beaches   Cala de Calnegre, one of the most picturesque and untouched beaches along the Lorca coastline..

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Lorca invests 600k in Alfonsina Tower renovations
The Alfonsina Tower of the Castle of Lorca is one of the most visited sites in the city Lorca Town Hall is embarking on an exciting project to rehabilitate and adapt one of the city’s most popular attractions, the Torre..

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Murcia gains three more Blue Flags this year, bringing its total to 36
Cartagena leads the way with 10 flags, while the Mar Menor misses out for the ninth consecutive year   The Region of Murcia will have 36 Blue Flags in summer 2025 – three more than in 2024, including 29 for beaches and..

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National Geographic's best beaches in Spain for 2025 include one in Murcia
The prestigious magazine has selected 25 of the country’s finest coastal hideways, as well as compiling individual lists for various autonomous regions, including Murcia The summer is almost upon us and as the weather..

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Caser Residencial expands care offering in Lorca with upgraded psychogeriatric unit
Additional funding will support modernised facilities, greater resident privacy and a focus on active ageing at the Murcia care home The Caser Residencial Alameda nursing home and centre in Lorca has announced a significant..

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Forest fire surveillance network activated in the Region of Murcia
The strategic monitoring system is ready to detect early signs of smoke as fire risk season begins The Region of Murcia has once again activated its fixed surveillance network to prevent forest fires, coinciding with the..

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High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026
Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm..

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New job opportunities at The Salon Camposol
Part-time positions are available ahead of the busy summer season The Salon Camposol, located in the Sector A commercial centre, is looking to expand its team in preparation for the upcoming summer rush. Two part-time..

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€1 million mapping project to modernise urban planning in Mazarrón, Totana and beyond
The digital cartography upgrades will guide future housing, business and infrastructure development, mainly in south western Murcia A new €968,000 investment by the Regional Ministry of Development and Infrastructures..

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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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May 30-June 1 Big brands for small prices at the Lorca Outlet Fair
Visiting Lorca for the very first time, the Outlet Fair has already been a huge success in other major cities If you love a bargain then you’re in for a real treat. From Friday May 30 to Sunday June 1, Lorca is rolling..

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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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