Lorca Festivities

The rivalry between the brotherhoods of the Blancos and their Virgen de la Amargura and the Azules with their Virgen de los Dolores perfectly outlines the fiestas de Holy Week officially declared of national touristic interest.

The calendar of festivities its rounded off in February with the Pilgrimage of the Virgen de la Candelaria to the Hermitage of la Salud.

Then in September with the Moros y cristianos and finally San Clemente´s day when it is customary to climb up to a place called the Cejo de los Enamorados, to have some migas de harina, fried flour crumbs, while listening to different traditional folklore groups.

Also of interest are the Arts and Crafts Fair of the Region of Murcia held in the third week of September; the National Pork Week held in the second week of September and the day of the Virgen de la huerta the patron saint of Lorca on the 8th of September.

Things to do in Lorca:

 

Castle of Xiquena - Festivities - Gastronomy - Monuments - Traditions

 

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