Lorca is a historic inland tourist town in Murcia, Southeast Spain. It is located approximately 20 kms from the Costa Calida coastline, and is only minutes from the Cordillera Penibetica mountain range. Anyone looking for a peaceful and much-celebrated town in which to buy Spanish property far away from mass tourism could find that Lorca offers exactly what they are looking for.
Lorca has been declared a "baroque city", prized for its wonderful architecture. It is home to Roman villas, palaces, monuments and important works of art, and has also made its name as a thriving commercial centre. It is well-connected, the main highway from Alicante to Almeria runs within a mile of the town, making it easily accessible from the international airports that serve the region.
Surrounding Lorca are numerous white villages set among the hills, as well as the medieval town of Caravaca De La Cruz. Not far from Lorca is a golf course and the beautiful sandy beaches at Aguilas on the Costa Calida are less than half an hour away.
Lorca property offers owners a taste of traditional Spain. Apartments, townhouses and villas are the type of Spanish property available for purchase amongst the historic buildings within the town itself. Some of the best Lorca property opportunities however are to be found on the outskirts of the town. Here, views out over open ground are available, giving you a real sense of freedom. If your dream is to build your own villa in Spain then search for some plots of land in the countryside a little way from the town - they just might be what you are looking for.
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