Date Published: 12/01/2024

Seats now on sale for the magnificent Semana Santa processions in Lorca

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The spectacular Thursday and Friday events in Lorca enjoy Events of International Tourist Interest status

Seats now on sale for the magnificent Semana Santa processions in Lorca The Semana Santa processions are an outstanding feature of the calendar in practically every municipality of southern Spain, but those in Lorca are truly unique, involving as they do dazzling costumes, spectacular daredevil horsemanship and a fanatical support among local residents, and tickets are now on sale for seats to watch the two most iconic events, the biblical “cortèges” on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

The days fall this year on March 28 and 29, and ticket prices start at 13 euros and 17 euros for the two evenings respectively, or 25 euros for both. Online bookings can be made through the websites of the two brotherhoods which organize the events, the Paso Blanco (click here) and the Paso Azul (click here). Alternative outlets for seats will be opening shortly.

For further information contact the headquarters of the Paso Azul (Calle Nogalte, 7, 968 telephone 472077) or the Paso Azul (Conjunto Monumental Santo Domingo, telephone 968 461813, email info@pasoblanco.org).

For more local events, news and visiting information consult the tourist office (in the Plaza de España, telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.

Address

Plaza de Espana, 30800 Lorca

Tel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

The rich and extensive history of Lorca has left a legacy of archaeological sites, and historic buildings, around which the modern City has built its tourism industry. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Lorca Tourist Office Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.

Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.

Lorca Tourist Office The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.

Lorca also has an area of coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, in the Sierra de Almenara, which includes the beaches of, Puntas de Calnegre, Baño de las Mujeres, San Lorca Tourist Office Pedro, El Siscal, Cala Honda, Cuartel del Ciscar, Junquera, Cala de la Gruta, Cala Leña, Los Hierros, Cala Blanca and Playa Larga, although many are accessible only through agricultural exploitations.

However, in spite of its many attractions, the name of Lorca is synonymous with Easter, (Semana Santa) its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status and famous throughout Spain. The week includes a Lorca Tourist Office series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.

Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:

Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.

For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today

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