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April 17 to 19 In Terra gastro festival in the centre of Lorca
Food, festivities, wine and music in the Plaza de España in Lorca
The “In Terra” gastronomic festival which was to be held in Lorca between 6th and 8th March but was postponed due to adverse weather conditions is instead taking place between 17th and 19th April, bringing a varied range of events to the Plaza de España as well as open-air bars and restaurants to sample the typical fare of the Region of Murcia.
The produce on offer is not only regional, though, and the establishments taking part include Kodai (sushi), internationally acclaimed Lorca cheesemakers Roano and La Zarcillera, Makro (seafood, octopus and oysters) as well as Argentinian specialities and cheesecaakes.
Plenty of wine is going to be available too, with the presence of Bodegas San Isidro, Ego Bodegas, Juana la Loca and Bodegas de Nariz: tastings are being held on Friday 17th at 20.00, on Saturday 18th at 12.00 and 20.00 and on Sunday 19th at 12.00. Reservations for these tastings can be pre-booked online here at a price of 17.50 euros.
Other highlights in the programme include the following:
Friday April 17
19.00: A guided tour of the historical heritage of Lorca, combining visits to important buildings and wine tasting. Reservations 17 euros online here.
22.00: DJ music.
Saturday April 18
12.00: A painting workshop, again with wine provided. Reservations 27.50 euros online here.
17.00: DJ music with Javier Santa Cruz.
22.00: Music from Los Caimanes.
Sunday April 19
11.00: Professional artists display their creative talents in the Plaza de España.
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Calle Lope Gisbert, 12, LorcaTel: 968 441914
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. Among 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 two earthquakes measuring 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011, claiming 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 relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
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 along difficult tracks or by boat!
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 processions 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 historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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