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October 14 to 19 The 2024 FERICAB Horse Show in Lorca
Over 250 horses on show in Lorca including 109 pure Spanish thoroughbreds, with shows for the public over the weekend
The annual FERICAB Horse and Equestrian Fair returns to the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca (click for map) from October 15 to 20, attracting thoroughbreds from all over Spain as they compete in the various categories, as well as livestock offered for sale.
The Lorca event is one of the most important and best attended of its type in Spain and helps to promote the prestige of Spanish thoroughbreds throughout Europe through the showing of horses not only from Murcia but also from other regions, especially Mallorca and Menorca. This year over 250 horses are present, with some having come from as far away as the UK, France and Mexico, and among those in Lorca are 109 Spanish thoroughbreds.
The Classical Dressage competition takes place on 14th and 15th October, and on Sunday 19th October the “Alta Escuela” event takes place, the highlight for those who admire equestrian elegance, precision and the relationship between animal and rider.
As ever, at the weekend the main arena at the Fericab hosts evening shows, which always attract large crowds, and this year these events feature Antonio Angulo (alta escuela world champion on various occasions), Miguel Da Fonseca (a Portuguese rider), José Manuel González and his show donkey and exhibition of horse and carriage driving.
Parallel activities are also scheduled for schoolchildren, along with workshops for breeders, horse fans and the general public.
The event is open from 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00 and admission is free of charge.
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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Calle Lope Gisbert, 12, LorcaTel: 968 441914
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. Among 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 two earthquakes measuring 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011, claiming 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 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 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 along difficult tracks or by boat!
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.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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