Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its doors and actively welcomes visitors after dark, enabling them to enjoy the relative cool of the evening and take a look at the remarkable fortress which remained impregnable throughout the Middle Ages. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian lands which had been..
Lorca
07 FEB - 31 DIC
Tuesday afternoon visits to the most outstanding monuments in the historic city of Lorca If you speak enough Spanish then one of the best ways of starting to learn about the old city centre of Lorca is to book yourself in on one of the free tours offered on Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00. The visit lasts around 90 minutes and the only requirement is that a minimum group size of 34 people is reached, so if you take part in a group of four then even if only one of you speaks Spanish it will be possible to understand a good deal of information..
Lorca
12 ABR - 31 DIC
The palatial residence contains antique furniture from the last 350 years and important works of art Almost 13 years after the Casa de Guevara was closed to visitors after being damaged in the earthquakes which hit the city of Lorca on 11th May 2011, the palatial residence has now been fully restored and converted into a museum which opened to the public on 28th February 2024. Entering through the main doorway, built in the style of an altarpiece, visitors can admire decorative elements and furniture, some of which date back to the time..
Lorca
29 JUL
Combine the history and heritage of Lorca with the local wine and gastronomy A new attraction has been added to the range of tours and visits in Lorca for the summer of 2026, enabling visitors to combine the historical and architectural heritage, gastronomy and wine culture of the historic city in just one relaxed guided tour of the old centre. The tour, organized by winery El Parloteo and Lorca Taller del Tiempo, begins at 20.00 at the Visitors Centre of La Merced and follows a route leading to the old city gate of the Porche de San Antonio..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
Enjoy the sights of the Fortress of the Sun in the cool of evening! During the two warmest months of the year Lorca castle, which remained closed to invaders from outside for so long in the past, opens its doors and actively welcomes visitors after dark, enabling them to enjoy the relative cool of the evening and take a look at the remarkable fortress which remained impregnable throughout the Middle Ages. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian lands which had been..
Lorca
01 ABR - 31 DIC
Simple ingredients, simple cooking and simply delightful results to round off your Semana Santa lunches! Many of the gastronomic traditions of the Region of Murcia are highly localized, making use of the ingredients most easily found in different locations, and the range of sweet Easter treats illustrates the variety available perfectly. A real treat for both the eyes and the taste buds! 1. Torrijas Torrijas are a classic example of how many of Murcia¿s favourite dishes make the most of leftovers and are based on using the spare..
Lorca
03 JUL - 31 JUL
A full evening package including guided tour and dinner in the Las Caballerizas restaurant inside the Fortress of the Sun Every summer the management of Lorca castle, one of the most iconic medieval fortifications in southern Spain, offers a selection of evening events to appeal to all members of the public, and 2026 is no exception with this complete package offering a great experience at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun. From the 13th to the late 15th century Lorca castle stood on the frontier between two civilizations the Christian..
Lorca
24 FEB - 31 DIC
Too much to see, not enough time to see it ¿ limit yourself to one day in Lorca and you¿ll be back for more! Lorca, ¿The City of the Sun¿, is one of those cities best enjoyed while taking a leisurely a stroll, rather than adhering to a strictly planned itinerary, as its heritage, its sights and the local cuisine are almost certain to put paid to any intention to ¿see it all¿ in a specific timeframe. But on the other hand, there are plenty of general directions in which you probably ought to be strolling, and what follows is..
Lorca: the city of the sun, the city of one hundred shields... or one hundred names. Whatever you may call it, it definitely stands out for being packed with monuments: a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city.
