July 11 Yoga and meditation deep inside Lorca castle
An evening of spiritual and emotional awareness in the historic Fortress of the Sun
The MeditaKizomba event being held on July 11 in the smaller of the two medieval water cisterns at Lorca castle makes full use of this mystic and transcendental environment to stage a session of connection, bodily and emotional awareness and respect, through yoga and meditation.
The evening also includes the offer of a yoga session on the top of the Torre Alfonsina keep, which affords panoramic views over the city of Lorca in the breeze which usually cools down the fortress, a serene location oozing calm and positive energy.
Afterwards, you have a chance to wander round the walled fortress and soak up the atmosphere of the historic building, and you can round the evening off with dinner in the Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca restaurant.
The timetable and prices for the evening are as follows:
19.30: Meeting point in the main courtyard of the castle.
19.45: MeditaKizomba sesión (15€)
21.00: Yoga in the Torre Alfonsina (15€)
* Discount – 20 euros for the two sessions!
22.15: Dinner in the Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca restaurant (20€)
Bookings can be made online here.
For more local information, including news and what’s on, go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Plaza de Espana, 30800 LorcaTel: 968 441914 (Fax 968 466157)
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
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