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The 10th edition of the “Jewish Lorca” festival of contemporary Jewish culture is being held in Lorca druing the week of 23rd to 30th November , continuing the association between the city and Sephardic Judaism which was embodied in the medieval synagogue as long ago as the 15th century.
Throughout the three days of the festival there are events concerned with photography, dance, theatre, music, cinema, design and gastronomy, as well as guided tours, Sephardic menus and historical recreations.
The schedule for this edition of Jewish Lorca is one of the most comprehensive yet, and the event has recently been included in the regional tourist board’s “Festivales Región de Murcia” program, marking its increased prestige.
The program during the week includes the following:
Sunday November 23
18.30: Ella con Ellos, the opening concert of the festival, featuring Mor Karbasi with Sergio de Lope and José Carra at the ciuFRONT museum.
Saturday November 29
16.30 to 18.30: “II experience Jewish Music” by M. Lacroix (DJ session) in the Plaza Calderón.
20.00: “Mezcla de culturas” by Mixtura, a concert in the Baroque Room of the Palacio de Guevara.
Sunday November 30
13.00: Klezmer, a concert offered by the Cat Klezmer Trio at the Fortaleza del Sol (Lorca castle).
December 13 and 14
Various activities throughout the city, including local heritage, gastronomy and the history of the Jews in Lorca. Guided tours of the synagogue and the medieval Jewish quarter, as well as of the whole of Lorca castle, and a special menu drawing on inspiration from Sephardic Jewish traditions will be available at the Las Caballerizas restaurant within the castle.
Also programmed is a family tour called “Un Castillo de Cuento”, an entertaining way of interesting youngsters in the history of the city.
Thursday December 19
18.00: The ceremonial lighting of the hannukah at the remains of the synagogue in Lorca castle, featuring a concert entitled “Dylan, Reed & Cohen revisited” by Bernal.
For more local events, news 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, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.
Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!
In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.
In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.
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 inspoilt 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.
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
