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Lorca is the largest town in Spain by area and located in the west of Murcia region. Its municipal zone reaches as far as the coast and it is the largest district within the region of Murcia. It is a significant and influential city, both today and in spanish history (as a christian stronghold against the Moors in Granada). It is located less than 30 minutes inland from the thriving port of Aguilas in Murcia on the south east corner of spain. Surrounding Águilas in both directions are numerous unspoilt coves and relatively undiscovered beaches. 

Lorca offers a wide range of restaurants, hotels, leisure facilities and cosmopolitan living all beneath the famous 13^th century hill top castle which overlooks the entire area. It is set in an expansive valley between the mountains and has many historical buildings including churches, Roman villas, palaces amongst others. Lorca is well known for its love of cultural life and its passionate and lavish fiestas. It is easily accessible with a coach station, a railway station and the main A7/E15 motorway that runs next to the city within easy reach of he following airports (120km from Alicante airport, 150km from Almeria airport and 60km from Murcia’s airport at San Javier) There are 2 new golf courses under construction one of which is the Lorca Golf resort on the dual carriageway towards Aguilas but other existing courses within easy reach are Hacienda del Alamo (Fuente Alamo) and those in the neighbouring province of Almeria, notably Valle del Este and Desert Springs, approximately 35minutes drive away.

Market Day is every Thursday.

Águilas

Águilas is a coastal town with a population of around 25000 and some stunning architecture and shaded plazas. It is 25km from the historic city of Lorca. There are over 20km of beaches many of which are unspoilt and secluded as Aguilas is located in one of the least developed coastal areas of southern Spain. Where town meets sea it is distinctly divided by the rocky headland with the main port located to the west of this. It is an up and coming area, constantly growing in popularity amongst both Spanish and northern Europeans. The opening of the new AP-7 toll road connecting Vera and Cartagena (which bypasses Aguilas centre but has entry and exit points on the very outskirts of town) are transforming the area although the local mayor is seeking to maintain sustainable development. The Águilas carnival is a famous fun filled huge fiesta celebrated by the whole town and its surrounding neighbours. It takes place every February (at the same time as the world renowned Rio de Janeiro carnival) acknowledging the genuine tradition of carneval before Lent (carne being meat in Spanish). The University of the Sea is also located in Aguilas. Distances from airports (avoiding the toll motorway) are 95km from Murcia (San Javier) 180km from Alicante airport and 150km from Almeria (via toll road).

The nearest golf course is under deveopment at 12 minutes away (Lorca golf Resort) or in the neighbouring province of Almeria, (Valle del Este and Desert Springs).

Market day is every Saturday.

Puerto Lumbreras

Puerto Lumbreras literally translates as the “port of lights” and it is located to the far west of Murcia province on the E15/A7 motorway at 12km from Lorca (towards Almeria). The port element signifies the first main town into another province within Spain, albeit land locked. The town is spread around the base of a hill, which is crowned by an old castle and the town centre has an (externally unappealing) yet interesting Parador (offering excellent food and service). Puerto Lumbreras is a modern feeling airy clean town with wide streets, many of which are pedestrianised in the centre. It offers every facility you could need along with a wide selection of restaurants and leisure facilities (as well as martial arts, reiki, massage yoga etc) There is a huge “urgencias” (24 hour medical centre) and the local hospital is just a 12 minute drive away (Rafael Mendez).

Market day is every Friday.