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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 night-time dramatized tours of Lorca castle during August: the legend is that at some point during his time in Murcia Alfonso wrote a secret manuscript which could change the course of history, but hid it so that no-one could put it to use for their own purposes. The theory is that Lorca castle is the most likely hiding place for the document, and this dramatized tour consists of an interactive search for his wise words.
The activity, which is held on every Wednesday and Friday during August 2024, is designed for all age groups and registration is available online here at the following prices (including entry into the Torre Alfonsina):
Adults (over 16s): 12.50 euros
Reduced tariff for holders of the Lorca y Tú card, students, pensioners, etc): 10.50 euros
5- to 12-year-olds: 8.50 euros
Under-5s may accompany their families free of charge.
Further information is available by telephone on 968 479003 or 968959646 and by email to info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com and recepcion.fortaleza@lorca.net.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.
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.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
