ARCHIVED - May 15 Charity run in Lorca to raise funds for those affected by Canaries volcano eruption
The main race is over a course of 5 kilometres around the city centre of Lorca
The 12th annual CorreXLorca run is being held in Lorca on May 15 this year in order to raise funds for those whose lives and homes were affected by the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano in La Palma, in the Canary Islands, late last year.
Online registration for the event costs just 6 euros and remains open here until Thursday May 12, with runners advised that the start is at 10.30 in Avenida Juan Carlos I, where the finish line is also located. The main race is over a distance of 5,000 metres, and in other categories (including juniors) the distances range from 100 to 2,400 metres.
(Note: juniors registration cost 2 euros, toddlers free)
The route runs right around the centre of the city, along Avenida Santa Clara, Puente Viejo, Alcalde Pelegrín Rodríguez, Plaza de la Estrella, Eulogio Periago, La Peñica, San Fernando, Avenida Rafael Maroto, Avenida Europa, Puente Nuevo, Poeta Para Vico, Cruce del Gato, Alameda Cervantes, the Óvalo and back to Avenida Juan Carlos I por el Óvalo.
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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
- Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
- Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today