Thousands of shrubs and bushes planted at Lorca Castle
More than 1,500 native plants and trees will adorn the hillside near Lorca Castle viewpoint Lorca Castle is now the focus of a large-scale environmental restoration initiative aimed at preserving the historic site and..

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Holy Week in Lorca exceeds all expectations with more than half a million visitors
Despite the unpredictable weather, Lorca’s hotels, bars and restaurants were packed to capacity Lorca’s mayor, Fulgencio Gil Jódar, has hailed this year’s Holy Week celebrations as “a resounding success,” praising..

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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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New audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISH
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..

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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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