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December 2 to 4 Christmas market in the centre of the historic city centre of Lorca
A new date in the festive calendar of Lorca takes place in the central Calle Corredera
A new addition to the December calendar in the city of Lorca has been introduced in 2023, consisting of a Christmas market which will be held in Calle Corredera from December 2 to 4.
As well as providing a bit of early festive atmosphere in the historic old centre of Lorca the initiative will also provide a boost to local shops and traders, particularly the artisans’ association Artelor, according to Santiago Parra, the councillor at the head of the local government department of Commerce.
The event takes place in the Calle Corredera, right in the heart of the city, and around 20 stalls and stands will be setting up shop between 11.00 and 14.00 and from 18.00 to 21.00. On offer are a variety of gastronomic products as well as festive decorations and textiles. The establishments taking part are Insania artisan beers, Turrones Blanco, Quesos El Roano, Castañas Asadas Juan Urbano, Castañas Juan Antonio, JJ El Jamonero, Encurtidos Abriliva, Productos cárnicos artesanos El Risas, Pastelería Blanco y Azul, Panadería de Avilés, Soler - Palisandro, DGALA, Belenes Griñán, Floristería Jazmín, Floristería José, Almacenes Victoriano, Eternamente Shop and Modimela, while the local women’s institute will be offering their traditional “bacalao” sweets.
At the same time there are various tastings, street entertainments and musical events planned, and two photocalls based on the themes of Father Christmas and a winter wonderland fantasy.
Among the events taking place are the following:
Saturday December 2
12.00: Official opening.
12.00 to 13.00: Tastings of festive products.
12.30: “Pájaros de Papel” circus show.
19.00: Christmas songs performed by the Santa Cecilia choir.
19.30 to 20.30: Tastings of festive products.
Sunday December 3
12.00: Live music from the town band of Lorca.
12.00 to 13.00: Tastings of festive products.
18.00: “Pájaros de Papel” circus show.
19.00: Christmas songs performed by the Santa Cecilia choir.
19.30 to 20.30: Tastings of festive products.
Monday December 4
12.00 to 13.00: Tastings of festive products.
19.00: Christmas songs performed by the Santa Cecilia choir.
For more local events, news and visiting information please go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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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. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
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.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being 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 and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
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 inspoilt 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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