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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.
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, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, 
Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.
Lorca also has an area of 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 through agricultural exploitations.
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 parades 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 complex of its historic castle.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
