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Introduction to Lorca

Lorca has the largest surface area of any municipality in the Region of Murcia (1,676 km2) , with a population of around 92,000 (Padrón 2011).

Lorca lies within the Guadalentín Valley in the area known as the Comarca del Alto Guadalentín.

This is an area of rich, flat, agricultural plains,Lorca (the word comes from the Arabic for mud ) which have been cultivated by mankind since pre-history, and still are today, agriculture and livestock farming still being the backbone of Lorca economic activity. Tanning, tourism and service industries are other vital components, the opening of a Parador in 2012 adding an additional tourism impetus.

The city has played an important part in the history of Murcia, with continuous habitation from the Neolithic era. It was a major Argaric settlement, and played a strategic role during the period of Moorish occupation, before becoming an important border town during the process of the Christian Reconquist in the 13th century.

LorcaThe 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, 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,  Teatro Guerra  etc.

Unfortunately Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

LorcaLorca 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 planco) and blues ( paso azúl) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of san Clemente, a Feria and has a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

 

Where is Lorca?

LorcaLorca is on the bottom South-west corner of the Region of Murcia, in southern Spain and borders with Almería. Within the Region of Murcia it has the municipalities of Caravaca de la Cruz and Cehegín to the North, Mula, Aledo, Totana and Mazarrón lying to the east, Águilas to the south and Pulpí, Puerto Lumbreras, Huércal-Overa, Vélez Rubio and Vélez Blanco on its eastern flank. The main connection to Murcia is via the A-7 ( 70 km) and the city of Lorca is 90km from San Javier airport.

The main population centres in the Lorca municipality are: La Paca, Palm Zarcilla, Avilés, Coy, Doña Inés, Don Gonzalo, El Pardo, La Canaleja and Zarzadilla de Totana.

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Lorca presents 2023 Semana Santa posterThe Easter Week celebrations in Lorca are among the most spectacular in Spain The Semana Santa celebrations in Lorca are among the most spectacular in all of Spain, featuring astonishingly elaborate embroidered robes and feats of daredevil horsemanship.. 18/01/2023

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The Auditorio Margarita Lozano in LorcaThe new Lorca auditorium is within the IFELOR complex Late 2022 saw the official opening of the new auditorium at the IFELOR trade fair and congress centre in Lorca, completing a project which occupies an area of almost 15,000 square metres and which was..

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Mountain biking in the Lorca countryside, the Los Tornajos route in AvilésA 51-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 51.5-kilometre bike ride starting and ending in Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, reaching a maximum altitude..

The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museumsA great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca The attractions of the historic city of Lorca are so numerous that they are best visited over a couple of days, a week or throughout the year, and the..

Lorca doubles the discount on monthly bus passes up to 60 per centThe city has agreed to match the government’s subsidy amount, raising the discount on bus passes from 30 to 60% Lorca City Council has reduced by the price of its city bus passes by 60% for the first half of 2023.   In addition to.. 04/01/2023

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Walking in the Lorca countryside, the Calares de Cambrón route in AvilésA 13-kilometre route in Lorca which reaches around 1,350 metres above sea level This is a 13.5-kilometre walk in the environs of Áviles, a small village in the Tierras Altas area of the vast municipality of Lorca, which usually takes around 5 hours..

The village and outlying district of Avilés in the municipality of LorcaA small agricultural village on the high plateau of northern Lorca Avilés is a small village with around 380 residents in the “Tierras Altas” area of the vast municipality of Lorca, located on a huge plateau midway between the city of Lorca..

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February 4 Natalia Lacunza in concert in LorcaThe popular Spanish singer-songwriter on stage at the Teatro Guerra in Lorca Spanish singer-songwriter Natalia Lacunza Sanabdón first gained national recognition in 2018, coming third the Spanish television talent competition Operación Triunfo..

February 4 and 5 Peter Pan the Musical in LorcaThe internationally acclaimed musical debuts in the Region of Murcia at the Auditorio Margarita Lozano in Lorca The new Margarita Lozano auditorium in Lorca is now up and running and the first major event at the venue in 2023 consists of four performances..

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