November 29 Top quality local gastronomy event in Lorca

“Noches Gastronómicas” brings together the best cuisine of Lorca and musical entertainment

November 29 Top quality local gastronomy event in Lorca The popular “Noches Gastronómicas” returns to the Casa del Artesano in Lorca on Friday November 29 for its 4^th edition, with a maximum of 60 diners invited to enjoy the very best of local cuisine and wine for just 20 euros per head.

The dinner organized by the artisans’ organization ARTELOR begins at 21.00 and is expected to be sold out again as this has proved to be one of the most popular evenings among gastronomes in south-west Murcia. Part of the attraction no doubt lies in the venue, the Casa del Artesano being the latest incarnation of the 16^th-century grain store or “Pósito de los Panaderos”, from where flour was distributed to local bakers until well into the 20^th century.

Given the organizing body it is no surprise to find that various artisan products are included in the menu, including an aperitif produced by Bodegas Contreras and a tasting of freshly sliced local ham. The music, meanwhile, is provided by Jesús Jódar Manzano and the group "Ayer, Hoy y Siempre".

Among the local businesses taking part are Encurtidos Abriliva, Quesos El Roano, Embutidos y jamones Hermanos Molina, Crespillos de autor DeAlcázar, Confitería Navarro, Pastelería La Lorquina, snail specialists Helifrusa, Turrones Blanco and Bodegas Contreras.

Tickets are on sale by telephone on 968 320898 from 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00.

For more local information, including news and what’s on, go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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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.