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February 1 Rural walk and gastronomic tasting in Almendricos in the Lorca countryside

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The first in a series of events exploring the countryside of the vast municipality of Lorca

February 1 Rural walk and gastronomic tasting in Almendricos in the Lorca countryside During the spring of 2026 the Town Hall of Lorca and the local hostelries association Hostelor are promoting a series of weekend country walks which incorporate food and drink as part of the program, visiting various of the outlying villages and districts in the huge municipality.

February 1 Rural walk and gastronomic tasting in Almendricos in the Lorca countryside Registration for all of the events is through the Hostelor website here and places are limited: book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment (each route becomes available only shortly before the date of the event)!

The first event is being held on Sunday 1st February in the area of Almendricos, beginning at 9.00 at the Bar Restaurante Tahití (click here for map). The participation fee is 7 euros (to be paid at the start of the walk) and includes a tasting of various local products, including wine, craft beer, homemade cheeses, pork products and “crespillos”.

The route is approximately 7 kilometres long and of course drinking water and comfortable clothes and footwear are thoroughly recommended.

Walkers will follow a greenway, created on the old track bed of the Lorca-Baza railway, around the edge of the Sierra de Enmedio and across numerous ramblas (floodwater channels), with spectaculra views of the citrus and other fruit trees in the foothills.

At the end of the walk there is a tasting of typical Lorca produce at the Tahití in Almendricos (Calle La Paz nº 7 – those who wish to reserve lunch there can do so on 629 312475.

Booking is available using the following QR code or by contacting Hostelor (see contact details here):

February 1 Rural walk and gastronomic tasting in Almendricos in the Lorca countryside

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or 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.