Lorca castle is widely known as the “Fortaleza del Sol” or fortress of the sun, and during the best months of the year, when the cooler temperatures of winter make the castle a perfect daytrip out, general entry is priced at just 6 euros, including a visit to the visitor centre in the Convento de la Merced at the foot of the hill beforehand.
The castle can be visited without prior booking seven days a week and is open until 17:30 in the evening.
The castle continues to offer a number of special guided tours throughout the Winter/ early Spring of 2020, either with or without the option of a set meal in the on-site cafetería.
The theatrical guided tours are in Spanish, but non-Spanish speakers can take an audioguide in English to follow their own route their own way around the castle, and tapas and refreshments can be purchased on an individual basis from the terrace café on site. Alternatively, join in with the Spanish language tours to see limited access areas of the castle. Information boards are in dual languages and there's often someone on the tour keen to practice their English!
Click for more information about Lorca Castle and map: Lorca Castle, Fortaleza del Sol
Opening hours this winter:
Monday to Sunday 10.30 to 17.30
Last entry one hour before closing time.
On Saturdays and Sundays set activities which target a family audience are offered in SPANISH only.
Viviendo en un Castillo de Frontera on Saturdays
A Spanish language family tour.
A fun family tour exploring the dangers of living on the frontier between Moorish ruled Granada and the the reconquered territory of the Kingdom of Murcia with the Christian Alfonso X El Sabio of Castile at its helm. Become the Mayor and rule the castle, defend its walls as a brave soldier or discover how the wards of the castle fed the inhabitants.
During Spring 2020 this tour is available at 12.30 on Saturdays.
Price : Adults and children over the age of 13; 8 euros
Children aged 12 to 5; 7 euros
Click the red button to book online or book by phone (968 479 003 or 968 959 646.)
With full meal included:
22€ Adult entry and meal if prebooking or 23€ if paying on the door, 16€ for children on the door, or deduct one euro for prior booking using the booking form above or for booking by phone (968 479 003 or 968 959 646.)
Click here for adult sample menu
Click here for children's sample menu
Sundays: Sundays with the family in Lorca castle. Activity in Spanish
This is a SPANISH LANGUAGE activity for a family audience.
Domingo en Familia en el Castillo de Lorca
Participate in this family theatrical guided visit and discover the heart of the castle through play, finding hidden routes and training to defend the walls of the castle.
This theatrical tour is a leisure activity which visits the military zone within the castle. After this part of the visit has concluded, participants can visit the remaining areas and exhibits within the castle, with the exception of the Alfonsino tower and synagogue at their leisure. The cafeteria is open for refreshments.
Dates: Every Sunday in the early part of 2020
10.30 The castle opens and can be visited at leisure from this time onwards
11.45 and 13.15; family theatrical visit in Spanish lasting for approximately 75 minutes.
14.00 Lunch in the cafetería
15.30 Children's entertainment
Price; Adults and children over the age of 13; 22 euros, Children aged 5-12:15 €, Children under 5 free of charge. Includes lunch.
Click for further information about visiting Lorca in English: LORCA TODAY
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