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Date Published: 08/05/2024

Lorca beach awarded a Blue Flag for the eighth year running

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The Region of Murcia has secured 33 Blue Flags for its exceptional beaches in 2024

Lorca beach awarded a Blue Flag for the eighth year running

La Cala de Calnegre has joined the ranks of the Region of Murcia greats once again after being honoured with a coveted Blue Flag for 2024. This picturesque cove is the only coastline in Lorca to be bestowed with the honour, which highlights the “pure excellence” of the sandy stretch, according to Councillor for Tourism of the Lorca City Council, Santiago Parra Soriano.

Calnegre was the recipient of the first Blue Flag for quality beaches ever awarded to the municipality of Lorca in 2017.

“This year this achievement is repeated after continuing to comply with the different quality parameters and standards and having developed the necessary environmental information and education activities, so we have to be proud that we are valued for what we already knew: that Cala de Calnegre is an exceptional place to enjoy the environment, the sea and tourism, and the reissue of the Blue Flag confirms this,” said the Tourism Councillor.

Indeed, the entire Region can be proud, since it managed to snag 33 flags this year which it will be able to proudly fly from June.

In order to secure the accolade, La Cala de Calnegre has complied with the quality standards for bathing water, carrying out analyses every 30 days during the bathing season and adding at least eight a year, and the physical-chemical parameters have been controlled to verify that the pH is within normal range, that there is no floating pollution and that there are no wastewater discharges.

It has also been taken into account that the beach has a cleaning plan, has containers and selective waste collection, the presence of qualified rescue equipment, first aid equipment and easy and safe access.

The beach is also accessible for people with mobility difficulties and all coastal services, facilities, contact numbers and security details are clearly displayed.

Spain, which continues to lead the world ranking, has a total of 747 blue flags for this summer.

For more local news, events 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.