Sephardic Jewish September menu at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle

Lorca joins other cities in Europe in commemorating its Jewish heritage during September

Sephardic Jewish September menu at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle During the month of September the city of Lorca is taking part, as it does every year, in the Europe-wide celebration of Jewish cultural heritage (which in 2025 goes under the slogan of “The People of The Book”), and among the many activities available during the month is the special menu which can be booked in advance at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant within the walls of the castle.

The Jewish community in Lorca was an important one in the early Middle Ages, prior to their expulsion (along with the Moors) from the newly united Spain in 1492. The remains of the synagogue are the best preserved in Spain from that period, and Lorca now fully recognizes the important role played by the Jews in the creation of the city’s impressive cultural and historical heritage.

The menu available during September, at a price of 35 euros per head, is as follows:

Starters (centre of table)

Tomato salad with feta cheese and black olives

Rice with aubergine, soya beans and honey

Chicken curry samosas

Main courses (choose one)

Roast lamb with cinnamon

Salmon with chraimeh sauce

(Vegetarian options are also available)

Dessert (choose one)

Rice pudding with vanilla

Fresh fruit

One drink is included

For further information regarding allergens and menu options, as well as for bookings, call Lorca Taller del Tiempo on 968 479003.

Alternatively, for more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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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.