Nearby Paradores
Description
The Parador of Lorca (Murcia) is located within the historical precinct of the Castle of Lorca, e meeting point of three cultures (Islamic, Jewish and Christian). It was declared Monument of Cultural Interest on June, 3rd, 1931.
The Parador is a new-build construction, erected on a vast archaeological site, which was discovered during the preparatory excavations for said construction. The archaeological site is partially embedded in the building, while another part lies outside the building's walls. Among the different areas of the archaeological site, we can highlight the following elements:
• 15th century synagogue (this is the most important of the archaeological sites and is embedded in the Parador thanks to a closing preserving it against meteorological influences and allows public visiting)
• House VII, which is part of the synagogue complex
• House VI from the Jewish epoch (15th century)
• Jewish house with a 'miqwé' (ritual bath with public character), of the 15th century
• Islamic cistern, used as a powder keg during the 19th century
• Almohad wall, 13th century
• Remains of Islamic-Caliphate buildings - 10th to 11th century
All of these sites have a strong presence due to their proximity to the Parador. Part of the walls of the castle's precinct is directly linked to the Parador and has been remodelled, as the 'Alfonsina Tower', located in some distance from the hotel.
The Parador is a new-build construction, erected on a vast archaeological site, which was discovered during the preparatory excavations for said construction. The archaeological site is partially embedded in the building, while another part lies outside the building's walls. Among the different areas of the archaeological site, we can highlight the following elements:
• 15th century synagogue (this is the most important of the archaeological sites and is embedded in the Parador thanks to a closing preserving it against meteorological influences and allows public visiting)
• House VII, which is part of the synagogue complex
• House VI from the Jewish epoch (15th century)
• Jewish house with a 'miqwé' (ritual bath with public character), of the 15th century
• Islamic cistern, used as a powder keg during the 19th century
• Almohad wall, 13th century
• Remains of Islamic-Caliphate buildings - 10th to 11th century
All of these sites have a strong presence due to their proximity to the Parador. Part of the walls of the castle's precinct is directly linked to the Parador and has been remodelled, as the 'Alfonsina Tower', located in some distance from the hotel.
Location
Address
Castillo de Lorca s/n - 30800 Lorca, Murcia
GPS Coordinates
X: 37.677477 - Y: -1.707205
Means of Transport
Amenities
AIR CONDITIONING
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
ELEVATOR IN BUILDING
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
GARAGE
HAIRDRYER IN GUEST ROOMS
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
HEATING
MINI-BAR
NO ANIMALS
PIPED MUSIC
SAFE
SPA
TELEPHONE IN GUEST ROOMS
TV IN GUEST ROOMS
WI-FI
WINE BAR
Restaurant
The Parador of Lorca is the reference for tourism and gastronomy in the region of Murcia, both as historical centre and as meeting point for celebrations and events, based on its very large historical value.
Things to Do
Things to See
- Lorca.
Lorca Castle. Plaza Mayor (Main Square). Medieval Walls. Old Merced Convent. City Hall, The group of hermitages of ' Calvario de Lorca'. Rosario Chapel. Alburquerque, Guevara, family Salazar-Rosso and of the 'Corregidor' houses. Churches: San Cristobal, San Diego, San Francisco, San Juan, San Mateo, San Pedro, Santa María, del Carmen and Santiago. Archaeological Museum - Beaches: Playa de Calnegre and Playa Larga (30 km.)
- Coves of Siscar, Junquera, Baño de las Mujeres (“Women Bath”), San Pedro and Cala Honda (“Deep Cove”) (30 km.)
- Murcia (75 km.)
- Cartagena (96 km.)
- Águilas (36 km.)
Local Festivities
San Antón (Lorca). Popular pilgrimage. January, 17th
Pilgrimage honouring the Patron of La Hoya. Virgen de la Salud, September, 8th (Lorca)
Carnival (Águilas, 36 km.).
Easter Week (Festivity of International Interest) (Lorca).
Corpus Christi.
Midsummer, June, 24th (Lorca).
Festivities of the Virgen de las Huertas, Patron, November, 23rd (Lorca).
Lorca Fair, second half of September, within the Huerto de la Rueda precinct.
San Clemente festivities, 23th November.
Activities
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