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Among the many events held during the summer at the Fortaleza del Sol, the castle of Lorca, one of the favourites in recent years has been the chance to enjoy a romantic dinner at the Las Caballerizas restaurant within the castle walls accompanied by live music on the warm summer nights of July and August.
The unique setting of the main courtyard of the fortress allows diners to enjoy the à la carte menu beneath the Torre Alfonsina, and in the summer of 2025 this opportunity is available on Thursdays and Saturdays during July and August, with the exception of 30th August.
Dinner begins at 21.00 and the music starts an hour and a half later.
The musical entertainment provided is as follows:
5th, 12th and 31st July, 2nd August: Vocalist Moly Mai
3rd, 10th, 19th and 26th July, 16th August: Piano fusión with José Andrés Mondéjar
17th and 24th July, 7th, 9th, 14th, 21st, 23rd and 28th August: Saxophone music with Eloy Quinto.
Bookings should be made online here, selecting the date desired, with the evening priced at 29.95 euros per head (14.95 euros for the children's menu). On the night of the dinner simply present yourself at the main reception of the Fortaleza del Sol.
Contact numbers 968 959646 and 968 479003.
Further information is available at info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com, recepcion.fortaleza@lorca.net and http://www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.com.
Please note that dinner bookings are also available on Friday evenings in July and Wednesday and Friday evenings in August at the same venue, without live music, at the same price: for reservations click here and click the "RESERVAR" button before selecting your preferred date.
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. 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.
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!
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
