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Lorca celebrates its local pottery and ceramics traditionThe family of Martín Lario García has been “playing with earth, water and fire” since 1561! For millennia, ever since human occupants began to inhabit the Guadalentín valley area of what is now the Region of Murcia, Lorca..

8 of the best Blue Flag beaches in the Region of MurciaFrom San Pedro del Pinatar to Águilas, some of the beachgoing highlights in the Costa Cálida By now most of us are familiar with the Blue Flags denoting quality of water, services and cleanliness at many of the beaches in the Costa Cálida..

Rural murals in the villages and outlying districts of Lorca!The traditional identity of villages from Coy in the north to Aguaderas in the south Given that Spain is divided into no fewer than 8,132 it might appear logical to assume that most of them are rather small, and indeed in many cases this is true. But Lorca..

Semana Santa in LorcaOne of the most spectacular annual religious celebrations in Spain The city of Lorca is famed for many things, some of them making the city proud and others still causing grief: for example, the impregnable castle which stands high on the hill behind the town..

The Casa del Artesano in LorcaA centre of centuries-old craftsmanship in the city of Lorca Craftsmanship in Lorca has a long and rich history. In the past, most of the artisan workshops were established in what is now the historical and artistic centre of the city, an area of great splendour..

The Amigo de Lorca tourism discount cardReduced prices all year round at many of the main attraction in the historic city of Lorca The Amigo de Lorca card acts as a tourism voucher enabling not only locals and residents but also visitors to the “City of the Sun” to enjoy the main tourism..

Free guided tours for staying overnight in Lorca hotels!The rewards scheme in Lorca represents a boost for both tourist accommodation businesses and visitors! The latest figures for tourism relating to 2025 in the city and municipality of Lorca show that the number of visitors, both from elsewhere in.. 25/02/2026

10 great ideas for a day out in LorcaToo much to see, not enough time to see it – limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you’ll be back for more! Lorca, “The City of the Sun”, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a leisurely a stroll, rather than adhering.. 24/02/2026

Hotels in and around LorcaHotels in and around the historic city of Lorca Lorca attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, many of them keen to see the historic buildings in and around the old centre (including the imposing castle) and the beauty of the surrounding..

Free guided tours of Lorca in SpanishTuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on..

Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaThe palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial..

Lorca tourist information officeOficina de Turismo de Lorca The tourist information office in Lorca can be found centrally located in one of the most important buildings of the city: the Palacio de Guevara. This is just a short walk from the Plaza de España, where the former..

9 natural swimming pools in inland Murcia!Northern Murcia is dotted with heavenly locations in water ranging from jacuzzi temperature to icy cold! We are now in the middle of the “dog days” of summer, the month from mid-July to mid-August when the heat is relentless, the beaches are more..

The best snorkelling sites in the Region of Murcia!Crystalline Mediterranean waters and spectacular scenery and marine life make for great snorkelling beaches in the Costa Cálida Now that the heat of summer has reached the Costa Cálida there is no better way to cool down than with a dip in the..

Until October 9 Lorca exhibition of posters from 100 years of tourism in Murcia100 años de turismo en la Región de Murcia at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca This exhibition at the magnificent venue of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is being held to celebrate 100 years of tourism in the Region of Murcia, and offers a visual..

MUVIC museum in Lorca devoted to the Via Crucis held during Easter WeekThe procession of the Stations of the Cross has been held in Lorca on Good Friday for over 400 years In March 2025 a new museum was opened in Lorca devoted entirely to the “Via Crucis” which is held every year during the famed Semana Santa celebrations..

5 of the lesser-known beauty spots in the Region of MurciaWhere to go to create slightly different memories of a trip to the Costa Cálida! Most visitors know about 3 or 4 of the most popular tourist attractions and beauty spots in the Region of Murcia, with thousands flocking all year round to the Cathedral..

Audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISHVisit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace Among the many tourist sights in Lorca one of the most popular is the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, where both visitors and locals can enjoy the architectural.. 11/06/2024

Healthy fun and activities in the clean mountain air of Sierra EspuñaSustainable tourism in the green heart of the Region of Murcia If what you need is to get away from it all and breathe the fresh, clean air of the mountains while leaving the stress of everyday life behind you, the perfect destination is the natural..

5 days out with a difference in the Region of Murcia!Treasures not far from the beaches of the Costa Cálida, selected by the Murcia tourist board We all know that the most common reasons for visiting the Costa Cálida are the warm climate, the fabulous beaches and the clear waters of the Mediterranean.. 29/05/2023

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