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Introduction to Lorca

Lorca has the largest surface area of any municipality in the Region of Murcia and the second largest in the whole of Spain (1,676 km2), with a population of around 98,000 (Padrón 2024).

The city itself lies in the Guadalentín Valley in the area known as the Comarca del Alto Guadalentín, an area of rich, flat, agricultural plains,Lorca (the name "Guadalentín" comes from the Arabic for mud) which have been cultivated by mankind since pre-history, and still are today. Agriculture and livestock farming are still the backbone of Lorca economic activity although tanning, tourism and service industries are other important components, the opening of a Parador hotel 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 via rough country tracks.

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 Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) 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 in the south-west of the Region of Murciaand borders with the province of Almería. Within the Region of Murcia it shares boundaries with the municipalities of Caravaca de la Cruz and Cehegín to the North, Mula, Aledo, Totana and Mazarrón to the east, Águilas to the south and Pulpí, Puerto Lumbreras, Huércal-Overa, Vélez Rubio and Vélez Blanco on its western flank. The main connection to Murcia is via the A-7 motorway (70 km) and the city of Lorca is 70k m from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera. 

Among the minor population centres in the municipality are La Paca, Palm Zarcilla, Avilés, Coy, Doña Inés, La Canaleja and Zarzadilla de Totana.

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