The venue, how to reach Lorca and where to stay during the Forum.
The Forum takes place at IFELOR, the exhibition centre of Lorca. The parallel panels, the EEN brokerage event and the Start Up Area are all part of the programme on Tuesday 20 October.
Lorca Exhibition Centre — Institución Ferial de Lorca (IFELOR)
Calle Santa Quiteria, 28 · 30800 Lorca, Murcia, Spain
Opens at 08:45 on Tuesday 20 October
Lorca sits in the Alto Guadalentín, 58 km south-west of the city of Murcia and under an hour from its international airport.
Three international airports serve the area and connect with the main European hubs.
The Murcia–Águilas railway is closed for works, so Renfe runs a replacement bus service.
The A-7 motorway links Lorca with Murcia, Alicante and Almería.
Two hotels in Lorca have special rates for the Forum. At Jardines de Lorca, participants get a negotiated rate by booking directly with the hotel and mentioning the Forum Rebuilding. At the Parador, use the early-bird discount on its website.
A few metres from the old town, famous for its Baroque heritage, and close to the city’s most emblematic sites.
Alameda Rafael Méndez s/n · 30800 Lorca, Murcia
+34 968 470 599 · reservas@hotelesdemurcia.com
Forum rate: €84 per night, B&B, VAT included
How to book: email or call and mention the Forum Rebuilding.
A 21st-century hotel within the grounds of Lorca Castle, sharing the site with medieval remains and archaeological finds — history with contemporary comfort.
Parador de Lorca s/n · 30800 Lorca, Murcia
+34 968 406 047 · lorca@parador.es
Early-bird rate: €119 per night, B&B, VAT included
How to book: online at paradores.es.
The 2011 earthquake reshaped risk management and urban planning across the Region of Murcia, and made Lorca a working case study in reconstruction. It is also a city worth a walk.
Post-earthquake heritage recovery, guided by architect Francisco Jurado. Places are limited: apply when registering. Participation requires confirmation by email.
Yes, registration is free for companies, institutions and research centres. Places in the parallel panels and in the brokerage agenda are limited.
English / Spanish interpretation will be provided.
If you are travelling from outside the EU and need supporting documentation for a visa, please get in touch with the organisers well in advance of your appointment at the consulate.
Lorca is known as the “City of the Sun”, with more than 300 days of sun a year. October is usually mild, with warm afternoons and cooler evenings — a light jacket is enough for the guided visit.
