Castle of Lorca Tour: Explore Historic Architecture and Unique Cultural Heritage
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39 Ratings
Lorca
Embark on a captivating tour of the Castle of Lorca, immersing yourself in its rich history and cultural heritage. Explore the Torre Alfonsina, experience stunning views from the tower, visit the Jewish quarter, and marvel at the Aljibe Grande. Check ticket schedules now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castillo de Lorca - Fortaleza del Sol - Walk through the Castle of Lorca, 52,000 square meters, in the open air, in a unique place where 3 civilizations coexisted together.

You will be able to know different spaces inside the Castle:
-Torre Alfonsina visit from 12.30pm. at 1.20pm.
The Torre Alfonsina is the highest point in the city, you will feel like the king of the world from the roof of the tower with spectacular views of the Guadalentn Valley and incredible sunsets at sunset.
-Archaeological Park and Synagogue visit from 1.30pm. at 2:20 p.m.
You will have the opportunity to enter the only synagogue in the Iberian Peninsula that can be visited today, which has not been desecrated by any other religion and which preserves all its parts
-The Aljibe Grande visit from 2.30pm. until 15.20h.
Used since the most remote antiquity, perfected by the Romans and brought to its maximum development by the Arabs, the Cisterns are the reservoirs for rainwater that allowed them to have this liquid vital element.

What's Included
  • Tickets to the Castle
  • Visit to the Alfonsina Tower
  • Access to the Synagogue
  • Exploration of the large cistern
Additional Information

Visit Lorca castle and marvel at each of its unique spaces. Bask in the grandeur of its sprawling 52,000 square meters that sit outdoors, a distinct locale enriched by the fusion of three diverse cultures.

Imagine if you had the power to journey back to the 13th century and play the role of a King. Experience this at the stunning Torre Alfonsina, the tallest point in the city, standing atop which you’ll feel on top of the world, taking in scenic views of the Guadalentín Valley and witnessing breathtaking sunsets.

Have you ever visited a Jewish district located inside a Castle? Now is your chance to explore this and understand why a significant Jewish community decided to erect a synagogue within the walls of the Lorca Castle.

Venture into the Aljibe Grande where you will admire its gorgeous, semicircular arches that hold up the roof, creating a cavernous space large enough to house over 550,000 liters of water.

Please check the ticket availability for different sections and their timings.

  • Pet Frendly
Location
Castillo de Lorca - Fortaleza del Sol
A 7,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Ammicop
Mar 4, 2024
Loved it! - 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.
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Judith_s
Nov 23, 2023
Enjoyable Day out at Lorca Castle. - Very well organised with knowledgeable staff who were helpful and happy to impart the history of the castle and area. Good value for the cost. Please note, this is NOT accessible or advisable for disabled. Many steps to climb inside towers to appreciate the views etc.
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Niamh_r
Dec 8, 2022
Well worth a visit. Great day out. - Wonderful scenery in tranquil setting. Great to see how well preserved the whole place is. Credit to the staff.
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Phil
Nov 2, 2022
Stunning location - A great day out with stunning panoramic views and much history. The staff are so friendly and helpful too.
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Sandrapj2200ww
Jan 17, 2024
Well worth the visit. - 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.
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Swampeastmike
Oct 4, 2021
Nice Vistas - 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.
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Starviagera
Jun 21, 2023
Why bother? - 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
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Linda_h
Apr 4, 2023
Poorly organized - We thought we were signing up for a tour led by a person, not an audio-guided tour. When I called the tour operator’s number to find out the meeting location, the person who answered did not speak English (we don’t speak Spanish). We took a chance and went to the castle at the appointed time, where we were informed that there were no live tours. Each part of the castle opened at a different time. If we finished at one part early or weren’t interested in something, there was no way to go on to the next site. Although the castle was interesting, my day could have been better spent.
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370jannet
Oct 18, 2021
Bad service at the restaurant - 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.
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