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October 17 to 26 Acho Beer Fest in Lorca

The event includes an attempt to beat the world record for simultaneous beer drinking!

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Centuries of glorious history and majestic nobility, reflected in the magnificent buildings of the old city centre, have only left Lorca thirsting for more renown and fame, and on 25^th October the achievements of the city could see another magnificent episode added to the archives when an attempt is to be made on the world record for simultaneous beer drinking.

October 17 to 26 Acho Beer Fest in Lorca This is one of the highlights of the Acho Beer Fest 2025, which brings together beer, food and music, with no fewer than 15 live concerts being held during the two weekends which the event in the car park at the visitors’ centre in the former Convent of La Merced spans. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to attend between 17th and 26^th October, bringing a boost to the tourism and hospitality sectors of Lorca’s economy, quite a success story which began with a few friends getting together in the “Río” district of Lorca and which by last year attracted thousands to the central Plaza de España.

Those wanting to take part in the attempt on the simultaneous drinking record will need to register to do so beforehand, and if it is successful it is hoped that the Prestige will attract still more visitors to the next edition of the festival.

October 17 to 26 Acho Beer Fest in Lorca For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office in the Plaza de España (telephone 968 441914) go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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.