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ARCHIVED - September 25 Family dramatized visits to Lorca castle
"El Caballero que pudo ser Rey" invites participants to help a knight to become King of Lorca Castle!
These special guided dramatized tour of Lorca castle, “La Fortaleza del Sol”, offer a chance for all members of the family to help a medieval knight solve a series of riddles and problems and help him to become King, while at the same time learning about some of the secrets of the fortress which proved impregnable in the Middle Ages.
Local lore has it that when King Alfonso X “El Sabio” came to Lorca in 1257 he forged a great friendship with a local knight and promised him that one day he would become King of the area if he was able to solve the riddles set for him, and this visit recreates that story.
Once the tour is over, of course, visitors can explore the resto f the castle for themselves, making use of the audio guides while they walk around the chemins de ronde admiring the views out over the Guadalentín valley. In addition, flagging energy levels can be topped up at the Las Caballerizas del Castillo bar-restaurant!
The 75-minute tour begins at 11.45 and 13.15 (please arrive at the reception area of the castle 15 minutes beforehand), with tickets priced at just 10 euros for those aged 13 and over and 8 euros for children aged 5 to 12. Bookings should be made online here.
Further information by telephone on 968 479003 or 968 959646 or email (info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com, recepcion.fortaleza@lorca.net).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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, the Jewish Quarter of the castle and Synagogue, Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as an earthquake which measured 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
The tourist office itself has temporarily relocated until the renovations are completed and is on Calle San Patricio near the church.
Lorca also has an area of 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 through agricultural exploitations.
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 parades 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.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the complex of its historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca Tourist Office:
- Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00.
- Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30.
- Sunday: 10.00 to 14.00.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today