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Guesthouses or “pensiones” in Lorca
Affordable places to stay in and around Lorca
The official tourist office in Lorca lists two “pensiones” (or guesthouse), one in the city itself and the other a few kilometres to the east in the town of La Hoya.
A pension offers room-only accommodation on a single night basis, and is generally straightforward accommodation without hotel services.
Further information about accommodation options in Lorca can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office:
Pensión Casa Juan (**)
Address: Paseo Guerra, 8, 30800 Lorca (click for map)
Telephone: 676 487439 / 968 468006
Fax: 968 468006
Email: hostalcasajuan@hotmail.com
Website: www.hostalcasajuan.es
Sleeps: 33 (21 rooms)
- Adapted for guests of limited mobility
- Paid parking available
- Free wi-fi in public areas and all rooms
- 24-hour room service
- French spoken
Pensión La Hoya
Address: Rey Juan Carlos I, 279, 30816 La Hoya, Lorca
Telephone: 968 486072
Sleeps: 31 (18 rooms)
- Wi-fi available
Click for more information about visiting Lorca including what's on agenda, what to visit and tourist information: LORCA TODAY.
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. Among 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 two earthquakes measuring 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011, claiming 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 relocated for 14 years to Calle San Patricio, near the church, but has now returned to its former premises alongside the Palacio de Guevara in the Plaza Concha Sandoval, or Plaza de la Bordadora (click for map).
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 along difficult tracks or by boat!
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 processions 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 historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today