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January 18 Charity dog walk to Lorca Castle
All funds raised will be donated to animal shelters in Lorca
Attention all dog lovers!
Grab your walking shoes this weekend and bring your furry friend along to the 12th edition of the ‘Dog Route to Lorca Castle’ fundraising event, a fun-filled day of exercise and community spirit to coincide with the festival of San Antón, patron saint of animals.
(To be fair to the Saint, he also shares his love of animals with a variety of other interests, and hence is also the patron of skin diseases, farmers, butchers, basket makers, brush-makers and gravediggers!)
Enjoy a scenic stroll through Lorca on Sunday January 18 followed by an action-packed schedule for all the family aimed at raising awareness about the importance of responsible pet care.
The event begins in the San José park at 9.30, where bibs will be handed out to participants, but the real adventure starts at 10.30 when owners and their canine companions set off up the mountain to Lorca Castle.
The schedule for the morning includes the following:
9.30: Number vests are handed out to those taking part in the Parque de San José.
10.30: Walkers leave the Parque de San José and set off up the Hill towards the castle.
11.30: Demonstration by the canine unit of the Policía Local.
12.30: A vote for the nicest, best-behaved and most elegant dogs.
13.30: The blessing of the animals by parish priest Régulo Cayuela.
14.30: A friendly lunch of migas is offered at a highly affordable price, funds to be donated to charity.
So mark your calendars, grab your leash, and enjoy a paw-some day out with your loyal companion!
For more local news, events 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. 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 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
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 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!
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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