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September 2023 Medieval Sephardic Jewish menus at the Las Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle

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A delicious trip back to Lorca in the 13^th and 14^th centuries!

September 2023 Medieval Sephardic Jewish menus at the Las Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle Various guided visits and tours are being held during September 2023 in Lorca to coincide with the annual celebration of Jewish cultural heritage throughout Europe, a tradition which the “City of the Sun” has been keen to embrace as it celebrates the importance of the Sephardic Jews in its medieval history.

Alongside these visits is a special gastronomic homage to the cuisine of Jews in Spain during the Middle Ages at the Las Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle, featuring dishes which are based on the culinary heritage passed down since the 13^th and 14^th centuries. As a result this is a rather different menu – don’t expect chicken nuggets and chips!

The Sephardic menu is available on the patio dining area of the restaurant on September 2, 3, 10, 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 14.00, and is priced at 26 euros per person. Prior booking is essential online here or via 968 479003, although no up-front payment is required: the booking gives you priority until 15 minutes before the meal begins, so arrive well on time!

Menu:

Starters (centre of table)

Tomato salad with feta cheese and black olives

Rice with aubergines, soy beans and honey

Chicken curry samosas

Main courses (one only)

Roast lamb with cinnamon

Salmon in hraime sauce

(Vegetarian options can also be prepared)

Dessert (one only)

Rice pudding with vanilla

Fruits of the season

One drink is included.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

Lorca Tourist Office

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.

Lorca Tourist Office 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!

Lorca Tourist Office

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.