Lorca
01 AGO - 29 AGO
One of the best and most popular ways to enjoy the warm summer nights in Lorca Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years has been the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner at the Las Caballerizas restaurant within the castle walls, accompanied by live music on the warm summer nights of July and August. The unique setting of the main courtyard of the fortress allows diners to enjoy the à la carte menu beneath the Torre Alfonsina, named after King Alfonso..
Lorca
01 JUN - 31 AGO
Artists and sculptors including Salzillo and Coronado are among those on display at the Semana Santa museum of the Paso Azul Ten years after the MASS museum (Muso Azul de Semana Santa, run by the ¿Paso Azul¿ group which is one of the main protagonists in the spectacular annual Semana Santa parades) first opened to the public, a special exhibition is being held until 31st August featuring some of the embroideries, paintings, sculptures and other exhibits which have been displayed over the last decade. ¿Memoria de una Decada¿ officially..
Lorca
01 AGO - 29 AGO
Enjoy a complete and memorable evening at the historic Fortress of the Sun in Lorca There was a time when Lorca castle, now a fascinating tourist attraction and a rich source of historical information, was an active military fortification on the frontier between the Christian kingdoms of what is now Spain and the Islamic kingdom of Al- Andalus, and these evening dramatized tours of the ¿Fortress of the Sun¿ are led by a military character from that period of the Middle Ages. This was when the history and identity of Lorca was forged..
Lorca
01 AGO - 29 AGO
Enjoy a complete and memorable evening at the historic Fortress of the Sun in Lorca There was a time when Lorca castle, now a fascinating tourist attraction and a rich source of historical information, was an active military fortification on the frontier between the Christian kingdoms of what is now Spain and the Islamic kingdom of Al- Andalus, and these evening dramatized tours of the ¿Fortress of the Sun¿ are led by a military character from that period of the Middle Ages. This was when the history and identity of Lorca was forged..
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
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
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
30 SEP
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: 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.
