Visit and learn about the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio at your own pace A new tour is being offered in Lorca this summer of the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio, enabling both visitors and locals to enjoy the artistic heritage of the historic city every day of the week except on Mondays through visits in which audio guides are available in Spanish, English and French. These audio guides can be used either with headsets or..

Visit the monuments and sights of your choice, when you want at the pace you choose! Group bookings for anywhere from 2 to 30 people! As well as the wide range of scheduled visits and tours of the main sites of interest in Lorca there is also the option of contracting your own private tour, with group sizes ranging from just a couple to 30 people, making it an ideal way to organize a day out four social groups! These tours are held in Spanish..

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..

Visit the Semana Santa Museum to see beautiful recreations of Egyptian costumes, chariots and more   The Museo Azul de la Semana Santa (MASS) in Lorca is hosting an exhibition titled ‘Our Treasures of Egypt’ between May 16 and September 1, 2024.   Lorca is no stranger to the culture of Ancient Egypt. In its famous Holy Week parades at Easter, you can see people dressed as Pharaoh Ramses II and his wife the beautiful Nefertari, and..

Enjoy the impregnable medieval Fortress of the Sun in the cool evening air of Lorca During the heat of summer arguably the best time of day to visit the monuments and sights of Lorca is after sundown, when the fresh air brings out the atmosphere of history, and at Lorca castle, which stood firm throughout its turbulent times as a frontier castle between Christian Spain and the Moors in Andalucía, special evening opening hours are in place during..

One of the 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..

Los Inventos de Leonardo at the MASS museum focuses on some of the inventions of the Renaissance genius The Paso Azul brotherhood, one of those who organize and take part in the renowned Semana Santa celebrations of Lorca every Easter, is holding an exhibition entitled Los Inventos de Leonardo until 25th October this year, with exhibits illustrating some of the brilliant inventions created by Leonardo da Vinci including wings for artificial flight..

Barbie, Chariots of Fire and Mission Impossible are on the bill in the Plaza de Calderón in Lorca Over the last 60 years or so the outdoor summer cinemas on hot summer nights have become something of an institution throughout Spain, as both inland and on the coast people gather with their chairs and enjoy the latest movie hits accompanied by the sounds of cans being opened and sunflower seeds being masticated! This year the Plaza de Calder..

The Open Ciudad del Sol has attracted over 500 entries to the Huerto de la Rueda venue in Lorca from Europe and Africa Many of us enjoy a game of petanca as we while away the lazy hours of the afternoon, treating the game is a gently competitive test of skill, tactical awareness and (for most of us) luck, but this event in Lorca in late July takes the sport to an entirely different level. The third “Ciudad del Sol” tournament at the Huerto..

One of the 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..

Hunt for the missing manuscript hidden in Lorca castle by King Alfonso X in the 13th century! King Alfonso X “El Sabio” is one of the key figures in the history of Murcia, having led the “reconquista” in which control of the area was wrested from the Moors in the 13th century, and is also revered as a man of great knowledge, learning and cultural interest. These are the elements of the historical leader which lie behind a series of..

Open-air dining or picnics and star-gazing at the Fortress of the Sun in Lorca! Of all the meteor showers that occur throughout the year in Spain the Perseids is arguably the most spectacular, largely because no matter where you are in Spain, there is a great chance of seeing "shooting stars" blaze across the sky. Popularly known as the 'Tears of Saint Lawrence' in Spain due to the appearance of this incredible phenomenon so close..