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Date Published: 03/08/2026

Free parking in Lorca city centre during August

The Town Hall in Lorca lifts parking restrictions for the entire month

Free parking in Lorca city centre during August One of the few disadvantages of visiting the city of Lorca is, for the most part of the year, the lack of parking spaces in and around the centre, but of course in August the whole rhythm of inland cities in Spain slows down and the amount of traffic on the roads decreases significantly.

In Lorca, this means there are generally far more parking spaces available and, due to the collaboration of the Town Hall, those usually reserved for residents, traders and the ORA parking fee scheme are free of charge! The lifting of charges applies to all the blue zones throughout the month of August, meaning that there’s no need to shell out a couple of euros and keep an eye on your watch as you stroll around the town in case your time limit is approaching – or to install the EasyPark app on your phone.

Bayonas ha destacado que "esta medida supone una ventaja tanto para los lorquinos como para quienes eligen nuestro municipio para disfrutar de sus vacaciones o realizar sus compras, ya que facilita el estacionamiento en las zonas de mayor actividad comercial y de servicios durante un mes especialmente dinámico".

The new municipal ruling also affects the green parking spaces which are usually reserved for traders and residents, so if you’re interested in seeing the Palacio de Guevara, the massive church of San Patricio or the varied cafés and restaurants in the city centre the problem of where to park has almost been eliminated from the list of pros and cons!

For more local information about Lorca, including news and what’s on, enquire at the tourist office (Palacio de Guevara, telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es, or visit the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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.