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Throughout the month of November 2022 special falconry mornings are being held at the historic castle of Lorca, sometimes known as the Fortaleza del Sol (Fortress of the Sun).
The events scheduled include flight demonstrations and fall under the umbrella of the celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X “The Wise”, who was instrumental in claiming the area of Murcia for Christian forces after centuries of Moorish rule. Visitors are welcome to round off their visit with a dramatized tour of the fortress and of course a hearty lunch in the Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca restaurant.
Among the birds flying in the demonstrations are Harris eagles and various species of owl, as well as falcons and vultures.
The two special packages designed for November are the following:
Perfect for family groups and friends, this package includes a tour of the Torre Alfonsina keep, the main bastion of Lorca castle, before the falconry display. These are followed by a special menu in Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca, with a picnic option for those who prefer to eat while wandering around the castle grounds.
This package is priced at between 14 and 26 euros and bookings can be made here or here.
As well as the falconry display, this package includes entry to three special areas of Lorca castle, choosing among the Torre del Espolón (a watchtower which looked out over the border between Christian and Moorish territories), the Torre Alfonsina, the archaeological park and the remains of the medieval synagogue, and the great water storage cistern which served those living within the castle walls. Again, the visit can be rounded off with lunch at Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca.
This package is priced at between 6 and 26 euros and bookings can be made here or here.
Further information is available at lorcaturismo.es and lorcatallerdeltiempo.es.
Para finalizar, el edil ha animado a “disfrutar de un domingo diferente contemplando el vuelo de aves rapaces en el patio de armas de un castillo y vivir al máximo la experiencia medieval en familia adquiriendo uno de los dos paquetes turísticos que incluyen magníficas visitas, también teatralizadas, la exhibición de cetrería y degustar los manjares preparados en el restaurante ‘Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca’”.
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, 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
