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Until November 4 Murciano red pepper gastronomy route in Lorca

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Mouth-watering paprika treats at bars and restaurants in Lorca!

Until November 4 Murciano red pepper gastronomy route in Lorca The local hostelries association of Lorca, Hostelor, is organizing a tapas route with a difference until November 4, with all of the specialities featuring the famed Murciano red paprika pepper in combination with a variety of ingredients from octopus to the local “crespillo” dry bread.

Those sampling at least five of the 21 specialities on offer at establishments in the city are eligible for the prize draw at the end of the season, and can also vote for their favourites (prizes to be awarded on November 4).

Until November 4 Murciano red pepper gastronomy route in Lorca The bars and restaurants taking part are La Mafia Lorca, Taberna La Cepa, Buda Bar, La Alacena, Pizzería D’Antojo, Restaurante Los Cazorlos, Mesón Lorquino, Phelan’s Irish Pub, El Parloteo (Plaza de Abastos), Gastrobar Cañarejo, Alameda, Cervecería Las Columnas, Restaurante La Peña, “El Pescaico”, Tostadelia, Restaurante Paredes, Nuevo Estudio, Parador de Lorca, Blanco y Azul (Calle Lope Gisbert), Pastelería Zenón and the bars and hostelry school of IES San Juan Bosco. None of them is permitted to offer their special tapa plus a small beer for over 5 euros.

To whet your appetite, a full list of the tapas on offer, complete with photos, can be consulted here!

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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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 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Tourist Office 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 Tourist Office 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!

Lorca Tourist Office 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.