December 6 to 9 Long holiday weekend packages at Lorca castle

Take the children and enjoy a day out at the impregnable Fortress of the Sun

Over the long bank holiday weekend which falls between December 6 and 9 Lorca castle is offering a special package to visitors which includes entry to three of the most popular parts of the “Fortress of the Sun”.

And children aged under 13 can enjoy all of this free of charge, making it ideal for families with youngsters!

Your tour might begin with a 45-minute guided tour around the castle, outlining some of the most salient points of its 1,000-year history, beginning under the Moorish rule which lasted in the Murcia area until the 13^th century. This tour includes the main water tank which was essential for daily life in and around the castle and a vital resource when withstanding sieges.

After that, you can stroll around at your own pace, using the audio-guides to help appreciate the main buildings in the castle complex, and take a look at the archaeological site which contains the remains of the old Jewish quarter and the 15^th-century synagogue. Your route should also include the keep of the Torre Alfonsina, the highest point in old Lorca, and the vital watchtower of the Torre del Espolón, which provided unimpeded views out over the Guadalentín valley in the Middle Ages.

The guided tour begins at 10.00, while the other visitable areas open at the following times:

Synagogue: 11.00h to 12.45, 14.00 to 15.45 and 16.30 to 17.15

Torre Alfonsina: 12.00 to 13.45 and 15.30 to 16.15

Torre Espolón: 13.00 to 14.45 and 17.30 to 18.15

This package is free of charge for under 13s and costs 15 euros for adults, and prior reservations can be made online here.

Further information is available from Lorca Taller del Tiempo at the castle and the La Merced visitors’ centre, telephone 968 479003 or 968 959646, email info@lorcatallerdeltiempo.com or recepcion.fortaleza@lorca.net.

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