Daily guided tours of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
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..

READ MORE

May 29 to July 20 Exhibition by artist Pilar Sala in Lorca
“La Voz del Papel” at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca An exhibition of works by local artist Pilar Sala is being held at the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca until 20th July, combining artwork with the themes of Nature and family roots through the use of an ancient Chinese artistic technique. This technique involves the use of paper treated with plants and natural fibres, and it brings the artist back to the place where her father, José Sala..

READ MORE

July 5 Flamenco star Canelita live in concert in Lorca
One of the top current flamenco singers at the IFELOR venue in Lorca Canelita, a native of Algeciras, has risen to become one of the most widely appreciated flamenco vocalists on the current Spanish music scene, a reputation forged not by any effort to attract publicity but by the support he has received of other renowned artists who appreciated his talent long ago. His fame was sealed with the album Vuelvo in 2010, featuring traditional flamenco..

READ MORE

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..

READ MORE

July 19 Free dramatized tour of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through the eyes of two of the most important nobles of Lorca during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were Juan de Guevara García de Alcaraz and his wife Isabel Pérez de Meca Ponce de León, and we..

READ MORE

New audio guide tour of the church of San Patricio IN ENGLISH
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..

READ MORE

August 16 Free dramatized tour of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through the eyes of two of the most important nobles of Lorca during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were Juan de Guevara García de Alcaraz and his wife Isabel Pérez de Meca Ponce de León, and we..

READ MORE

September 13 Free dramatized tour of the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca
El Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through the eyes of two of the most important nobles of Lorca during the 17th and 18th centuries. They were Juan de Guevara García de Alcaraz and his wife Isabel Pérez de Meca Ponce de León, and we..

READ MORE

Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de Guevara
The refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the city as a whole but also those who are keen to see the interior of the palatial mansion. Like the office in the Plaza de España, the Palacio de Guevara boasts a central location and also the..

READ MORE

The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museums
A great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca The attractions of the historic city of Lorca are so numerous that they are best visited over a couple of days, a week or throughout the year, and the Lorca y Tú discount card offers complete freedom to get to know the city over a period of 12 months without rushing round and missing fascinating details. Among the benefits for cardholders..

READ MORE