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Date Published: 13/08/2026

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit

The new system also helps preserve the works of art and other treasure inside the 17-th century mansion

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit The Palacio de Guevara, one of the most popular attractions for both visitors and locals in the city of Lorca, has now become a lot more comfortable to visit during the heat of the summer following the installation of 12 evaporation coolers, which make it possible to lower room temperatures by as much as 7 degrees.

Although not all of the rooms in the magnificent 17^th-century baroque residence are affected, the vast majority are now set to become far more attractive despite the heat of August!

An additional benefit, and one of equal importance, is that the new system will contribute significantly to preserving the valuable works of art and craftsman ship which furnish the building, and which were collected by those who lived here right up until 1988. While the air is cooled the 12 machines generate humidity, and this favours the condition of the furniture, the textiles, the works of art and other museum pieces which are of great historical and artistic interest.

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visit In addition, they are mounted on wheels, so they do not hang from the walls in an unsightly fashion and can be moved according to different needs at different times of year.

Don’t forget, guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara are available (only in Spanish) every day of the week. They last around 45 minutes and, if you understand Spanish or have someone to translate for you, are a great way to appreciate the aristocratic past of the building! Booking is available online here or directly through the tourist office, which is located on the ground floor of the palace.

For more local information about Lorca, including news and what’s on, enquire at the tourist office (Palacio de Guevara, telephone 968 441914, email lorcaturismo@lorca.es, or visit the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Tourist Office 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 Tourist Office 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!

Lorca Tourist Office 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.