Lorca Castle to open new pedestrian access in 2026The new eastern path will cut the walking distance from the city to the fortress by one kilometre Work has begun on a new pedestrian access linking Lorca Castle with the neighbourhood of Santa María. The €2.8 million project, which includes.. 13/11/2025
Helicopters and firefighters tackle blaze in Lorca countrysideTeams from across the Region joined forces to control the flames near Zarcilla de Ramos We might be in the thick of winter, but sadly wildfire season has been extended in the Region of Murcia thanks to a very dry autumn. On Tuesday November 11, a.. 12/11/2025
Guardia Civil breaks up Murcia gang behind 50 home burglariesOperation Twilight ends a year-long crime spree across Murcia and Alicante A spree of burglaries across Murcia and Alicante have been solved after the Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal gang operating in the regions. The arrests came during.. 11/11/2025
Shop smart this Black Friday at Parque AlmenaraFind early deals, style inspiration and unbeatable offers all under one roof Right in the heart of Lorca’s El Campillo district, Parque Almenara is where shopping meets enjoyment. Open since 2008, it’s become a favourite spot for locals and.. 10/11/2025
Three new miniature sculptures for the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca19th-century works by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier have been restored in Lorca The already impressive decoration at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca has been made still more attractive this week with the addition of three new sculptures dating from the mid.. 06/11/2025
Largest loggerhead turtle ever found in Murcia released back into the sea at CalnegreThe giant 70-kilo female was released in Lorca after months of recovery and rehabilitation The largest loggerhead turtle ever recorded in the Region of Murcia has been returned to the sea after several months of care and rehabilitation. The impressive.. 31/10/2025
Lorca tourist office returns to the Palacio de GuevaraThe old premises in the building were closed following damage in the 2011 Lorca earthquakes After an absence of 14 years a branch of the Lorca tourist office is reopening on the ground floor of the Palacio de Guevara, otherwise known as the “Casa.. 28/10/2025
Restoration work begins at the church of Santa María in LorcaThe church is one of the oldest still standing in Lorca and dates back to the late 15th century Work has begun in the city of Lorca to restore the main façade of the former church of Santa María, now the home of the CiuFRONT history museum.. 28/10/2025
New shops opening at Parque Almenara in the coming weeksThe Lorca shopping centre is on course for some new arrivals very soon Parque Almenara in Lorca is experiencing a new wave of commercial growth, with five more businesses preparing to open in the coming weeks. The shopping centre, which has steadily.. 06/06/2025
Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de GuevaraThe refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the.. 31/08/2023
5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..
4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022