April 17 to 20 Storming Lorca castle, a fun activity for all the family

Join the medieval knights defending the impregnable fortress above the city of Lorca!

April 17 to 20 Storming Lorca castle, a fun activity for all the family Throughout the long weekend of Easter a special activity for all the family is being held at the “Fortaleza del Sol”, the imposing castle which has stood on the hill above Lorca since the expulsion of the Moors from the territory in the 1240s.

During the Middle Ages the castle was never taken by enemy forces, and between 17^th and 20^th April you’re welcome to try your hand at helping the knight commanding the fortress in keeping new waves of attackers at bay! Your true aim and your balance will be put to the test as you undergo medieval training, learning how to use a crossbow, a bow and arrow and a lance, and adults are encouraged to take part and show the youngsters how it should be done!

If you pass the tests, which begin at 11.30 on each of the four days and last approximately 90 minutes, you will be deemed worthy knights of the Castle of Lorca!

Online booking is available online here, with discount registration prices starting at 9.75 euros per head until 31^st March (12.75 euros for over 16s). As of 1^st April prices rise to 12.75 and 14.75 euros respectively.

These prices include entry to the Torre Alfonsina keep, but not the Torre del Espolón or the remains of the medieval synagogue.

Further information is available by telephone on 968 479003 or by email at info@lorcatalledeltiempo.com.

For more local information, including news and what’s on, go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Plaza de Espana, 30800 Lorca

Tel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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, Lorca Tourist Office 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.

Lorca Tourist Office 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 Lorca Tourist Office 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 Lorca Tourist Office 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.