July and August Free open-air summer cinema in the centre of Lorca
Barbie, Chariots of Fire and Mission Impossible are on the bill in the Plaza de Calderón in Lorca
Over the last 60 years or so the outdoor summer cinemas on hot summer nights have become something of an institution throughout Spain, as both inland and on the coast people gather with their chairs and enjoy the latest movie hits accompanied by the sounds of cans being opened and sunflower seeds being masticated!
This year the Plaza de Calderón in the centre of Lorca is hosting a series of screenings beginning at 22.00 on Tuesdays, featuring films for all ages and tastes – and the events are absolutely free of charge!
The program for the summer in Plaza de Calderón is the following:
July 2: Ha nacido una estrella (A Star is Born, directed by Bradley Cooper, starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliot.
July 9: Padre no hay más que uno 3, a Spanish comedy featuring Santiago Segura, Toni Acosta, Loles León. Suitable for all ages.
July 16: As Bestas, another Spanish film starring Marina Foís, Denis Ménochet, Luis Zahera.
July 23: Barbie, directed by Greta Gerwig, starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera.
July 30: Super Mario Bross, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
August 6: Carros de fuego (Chariots of Fire), directed by Hugh Hudson, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleston, Nigel Havers.
August 13: Misión imposible, Dead Reckoning (Sentencia Mortal), directed by Christopher McQuarrie, starring Tom Cruise, Hailey Atwell, Simon Pegg.
August 20: Novembre, a French film directed by Cédric Jimenez, starring Jean Dujardin, Anaïs Demoustier, Sandrine Kimberlain.
August 27: Campeonex, directed by Javier Fesser, starring Elisa Hipólito, Sergio Olmo, Juan Margallo.
Outdoor cinema is also programmed in the villages of Avilés and Zarzadilla de Totana in July and in Almendricos and Coy during August.
When visiting Lorca one of your first ports of call should be the tourist office in Plaza de España (telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Plaza de Espana, 30800 LorcaTel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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, 
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.
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 
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 
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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