Castillo de Lorca - Fortaleza del Sol
Castillo de Lorca - Fortaleza del Sol
4.5
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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The Castle of Lorca is the hallmark of the city, symbol of power and the incessant struggle between the Nasrid kingdom of Granada and the Crown of Castile. The castle-fortress is a place where history is lived first hand through exhibitions, workshops for the whole family, guided tours and extraordinary activities throughout the year. In this space, Ben Sakar (the Hawk's Son), the virtual mascot of the castle will show you scenarios as emblematic as the walls, the stables, the cisterns, the Tower of the Spur, the Tower Alfonsina or the Jewish Synagogue.
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AmmiCop
Belfast, UK13 contributions
What a fantastic place! Totally dog-friendly, we even got a bandana and dog treats on the way in! Free to walk around the extensive and beautiful grounds of the castle. We didn't have time to go into the other areas (only open at certain times) but were told they were also dog-friendly. Stunning views as well, and lovely people on site. Top class.
Written 4 March 2024
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Sandra P
Ontinyent, Spain1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Had a great ½ day out, paid to visit both towers and Jewish sector, although you can visit the grounds free of charge.
Learned a lot from our visit, the staff are knowledgeable and the grounds are well kept.
We had something to eat in the restaurant for lunch, we were surprised how good the food was and how cheap considering they have a captive audience.
Pleased we went to visit as we usually only see it from the A7.
Learned a lot from our visit, the staff are knowledgeable and the grounds are well kept.
We had something to eat in the restaurant for lunch, we were surprised how good the food was and how cheap considering they have a captive audience.
Pleased we went to visit as we usually only see it from the A7.
Written 17 January 2024
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Muchas gracias por su comentario y su valoración, nos agrada ver que disfrutaron mucho su visita, un saludo.
Written 26 January 2024
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Starviagera
Florida2,126 contributions
I made a special trip to see this site. Don’t know where I got the information that was worth the trouble. Went to the restaurant and the menu was so uninteresting and expensive we left
Written 21 June 2023
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We are very sorry that our restaurant has not been to your liking, in order to complete your visit to the castle positively. We hope you can enjoy it another time, best regards.
Written 28 June 2023
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Phil P
Exeter, UK23 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
A great day out with stunning panoramic views and much history. The staff are so friendly and helpful too.
Written 2 November 2022
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Thank You for your comments, we hope to see You in our Castle again.
Written 9 February 2023
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Gaynor A
Leicester, UK31 contributions
Feb 2022
Lorca castle is a great day out for walking and experience historic ruins. Take your phone so that you can scan the QR code which tells you all about the history of the castle and updates you at numbered markers.
You are allowed to take your pet dogs although must be kept on lead. The tariff system is good for all visitors, we experienced the full ticket of 10 euros, which allowed you to go anywhere and in the towers, the archeological dig, the gardens etc….but you can go in for free to walk around the grounds and gardens.
The cafe/grill was clean, serving tapas and a small menu, we went for the chicken and chips ideal for a lunch out. Seating is inside and out and plenty of it.
The staff were very friendly, courteous and informative, speaking some English.
Would not recommend for disabled people, quite step in places. Definitely recommend for a day out and take plenty of pictures.
You are allowed to take your pet dogs although must be kept on lead. The tariff system is good for all visitors, we experienced the full ticket of 10 euros, which allowed you to go anywhere and in the towers, the archeological dig, the gardens etc….but you can go in for free to walk around the grounds and gardens.
The cafe/grill was clean, serving tapas and a small menu, we went for the chicken and chips ideal for a lunch out. Seating is inside and out and plenty of it.
The staff were very friendly, courteous and informative, speaking some English.
Would not recommend for disabled people, quite step in places. Definitely recommend for a day out and take plenty of pictures.
Written 20 February 2022
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Janne T
2 contributions
Oct 2021
The towers were still closed because of the covid-19. There was not much to see.
The restaurant was a rude dissapointment. We were waiting for a table to have a lunch for more than half an hour and yet two spanish speaking groups could get the table but not us because we could not speak as good spanish. We left with out eating. So if the restaurant is full and you are not spanish speaking don't bother.
The restaurant was a rude dissapointment. We were waiting for a table to have a lunch for more than half an hour and yet two spanish speaking groups could get the table but not us because we could not speak as good spanish. We left with out eating. So if the restaurant is full and you are not spanish speaking don't bother.
Written 18 October 2021
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SwampeastMike
Cape Girardeau, MO3,207 contributions
Aug 2021
The sole mountaintop both commands and isolates in an arid area thus why the ruins are largely cisterns.
The tower is not as big as it looks but the position is even more commanding. A hotel below the tower adds to the complex. Tours inside the tower were highly limited due to covid and we did not go inside.
The various exhibits give a fair representation of the life of the elite atop the mountain without mentioning that it was elite. Strange.
The synagogue is highly overblown--merely a small foundation ruin among others inside a splashy space befitting of something truly interesting.
Our lunch at the site was excellent.
The tower is not as big as it looks but the position is even more commanding. A hotel below the tower adds to the complex. Tours inside the tower were highly limited due to covid and we did not go inside.
The various exhibits give a fair representation of the life of the elite atop the mountain without mentioning that it was elite. Strange.
The synagogue is highly overblown--merely a small foundation ruin among others inside a splashy space befitting of something truly interesting.
Our lunch at the site was excellent.
Written 4 October 2021
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Melissa R
Kellyville, Australia84 contributions
Jan 2020
A wonderful place to visit, we went for the longer tour and enjoyed seeing the Jewish Synagogue as part of this trip.
Written 8 January 2020
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Roger Wood
Hexham, UK26 contributions
Nov 2019
We left our vehicle at the hotel down in town and elected to walk up through the town to the castle. This took around 40 minutes and gave us an appreciation of the town and great views of the surrounding countryside. We paid the 6 euros entry to the general area of the castle and spent an enjoyable couple of hours with an audio guide understanding the fabric and history of the castle. We chose to leave the archaeological dig and synagogue areas for another visit. We had a coffee at the cafe then wandered back down into town to eat.
Written 19 December 2019
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stephann34
Worthing, UK46 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Although open in October till 4.30ish, the last people let in are at 3.30! As they say it takes 1.5 hours to do tour.
Written 28 October 2019
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Dear visitor, thank you for your opinión. You can see our timetables in our website. In autum and winter the castle close at 17:30h and the last entrance is one hour before. We recomend visit the castle in the morning or two hours before.
Written 29 October 2019
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Can you please clarify whether dogs are allowed in the grounds and castle? There seems to be conflicting information. We hope to visit Lorca tomorrow. 16/3/23
Bo C
Halmstad, Sweden3 contributions
Öppet tider
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Horario de apertura de 10:30 a 18:30h
indiraM.
Valencia, Spain74 contributions
Hola, se puede llegar al castillo fácilmente a partir de la ciudad y andando a pie o hay algún medio de transporte especifico?
NancyUruguay
Murcia, Spain188 contributions
Si que está lejos de la ciudad y en pendiente, pero hay una buena zona de parking, así que si vas en coche hay dónde dejarlo, si lo que quieres es andar, hay rutas senderitas, en atención al turista te dan información de ellas.
helenelangezaal
Toronto, Canada
Hi, do I need to Make a reservation for our visit to the castle? We wanna come over today
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Hi, you can booking on our website lorcatallerdeltiempo
Thanks!
Sheila hounslow
10 contributions
We are staying at the parador for Christmas it’s out second time, we love it. This will be our 4 th stay overall. Eating Spanish Christmas meal Christmas Eve. But would love some Turkey Christmas Day. Can anyone recommend a restaurant for a traditional Christmas dinner l on the 25th thank you.
Cinders1702
Aguilas, Spain84 contributions
I suggest you look for Christmas Dinner in the Torrevieja area. It has a very big expat community. There are lots of bars and restaurants that cater for the expats.
Enjoy your stay
JAVIER G
2 contributions
Muy buenas. Para los que son de Lorca tengo entendido que no tienen que pagar si no hay ningún tipo de actuación o evento. Por lo tanto mañana sábado día 14 de julio tengo pensado ir con mi padre haber el castillo ya que nunca lo a visto. Por lo tanto al saber ke no hay ningún tipo de evento y al ser de Lorca no tendremos que pagar entrada no?
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Hola Javier,
Los nacidos o residentes en Lorca que sean Amigos de Lorca, puede entrar de forma gratuita al castillo de Lorca.
Si aún no tienes la Tarjeta Amigo de Lorca, puedes solicitarla directamente en la recepción de castillo a tu llegada. Tiene 1€ de coste de gestión y es válida para todo un año.
En nuestra web (apartado CONOCENOS-COLABORA)puedes consultar la información relativa a la Tarjeta Amigo, no obstante, mañana te podrán ampliar toda la Información para decidir qué modalidad de tarjeta es la que mejor se ajusta a tu situación.
Un saludo.
Patricia M
Murcia, Spain71 contributions
Hola, hemos reservado una visita guiada y hemos visto que se puede entrar con nuestras mascotas. ¿A la visita guiada tambien puede venir nuestro perro?
Gracias de antemano.
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Hola Patrícia,
Si, vuestro perro será bienvenido en nuestra visita guiada. Le encantará el paseo por la Fortaleza del Sol.
El castillo de Lorca es amigo de los perros buenos.
Compartid vuestra experiencia con nosotros para animar a otros visitantes a conocernos.
Saludos!
Patricia M
Murcia, Spain71 contributions
Hola, me gustaria saber si pueden ir niños pequeños, es decir, si pueden circular carritos o en su defecto llevar al niño en la mochila. Tambien me gustaria saber si los menores de dos años pagan emtrada. Gracias.
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Hola a Patrícia, si pueden ir niños pequeños a visitar el castillo.
El camino principal del recinto del castillo es transitable para carritos de bebé, pero hay algunas zonas más abruptas en las que el carrito no circularía muy bien. Puedes preguntar a nuestro personal de recepción que te indique sobre el mapa cuál sería el itinerario más adecuado.
También es posible llevar el carrito hasta la recepción y dejarlo en depósito mientras hacéis la visita con el niño en la mochila.
La torres y los aljibes tienen escaleras, pero como están dentro del recinto, algunos visitantes dejan el carrito en la puerta mientras los visitan y después lo vuelven a coger.
En cuanto a la entrada, los menos de 5 años, no pagan.
Si necesitas alguna información más, no dudes en preguntar.
Esperamos que disfrutes tu visita al castillo!
La entrada es gratuita?
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Hola, la entrada no es gratuita excepto en días puntuales de visitas de puertas abiertas(23 de noviembre). En función de la temporada y de las actividades la entrada tienen un precio u otro. Para planificar mejor tu visita te recomendamos que visites nuestra web y busques la oferta que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades( con visitas guiadas, con cetrería, con comida, con audioguia, con visita teatralizada, nocturna, con monitor para niños durante la comida.......). También puedes seguirnos en redes sociales. Saludos,
Esteban
Trefin, UK167 contributions
Hi, do you know if dogs are allowed?
Lorcatur, Lorca Taller del Tiempo, SAU
Lorca, Spain36 contributions
Yes, the "good dogs" can also visit the castle of Lorca, they should always wear their leash and be watched by their owners.
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