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Sephardic Jewish September menu at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle

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Lorca joins other cities in Europe in commemorating its Jewish heritage during September

Sephardic Jewish September menu at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant in Lorca castle During the month of September the city of Lorca is taking part, as it does every year, in the Europe-wide celebration of Jewish cultural heritage (which in 2025 goes under the slogan of “The People of The Book”), and among the many activities available during the month is the special menu which can be booked in advance at the Caballerizas del Castillo restaurant within the walls of the castle.

The Jewish community in Lorca was an important one in the early Middle Ages, prior to their expulsion (along with the Moors) from the newly united Spain in 1492. The remains of the synagogue are the best preserved in Spain from that period, and Lorca now fully recognizes the important role played by the Jews in the creation of the city’s impressive cultural and historical heritage.

The menu available during September, at a price of 35 euros per head, is as follows:

Starters (centre of table)

Tomato salad with feta cheese and black olives

Rice with aubergine, soya beans and honey

Chicken curry samosas

Main courses (choose one)

Roast lamb with cinnamon

Salmon with chraimeh sauce

(Vegetarian options are also available)

Dessert (choose one)

Rice pudding with vanilla

Fresh fruit

One drink is included

For further information regarding allergens and menu options, as well as for bookings, call Lorca Taller del Tiempo on 968 479003.

Alternatively, for more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today.

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Oficina de Turismo de Lorca

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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. Amongst these are Lorca Castle, Plaza de España, the former Collegiate church of San Patricio, the municipal archaeological museum, the Casa Huerto Ruano, the Palacio de Guevara and the churches and convents of San Francisco, San Mateo, the Virgen de las Huertas, La Merced, El Carmen and many others.

Unfortunately, Lorca has been prone to natural disaster, suffering a severe flood in 1973 which killed 50 people, and a Gota Fría on September 28^th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11^th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.

Lorca Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of unspoilt coastline incorporating the Parque Regional de Cabo Cope - Puntas de Calnegre, which includes the beaches of Puntas de Calnegre, Cala Calnegre and various others. Although only one is accessible by road others can be reached along dirt tracks!

In terms of fiestas, Lorca is synonymous with Easter (Semana Santa), its biblical parades of International Tourist Interest status being famous throughout Spain. The week includes a series of parades in which the whites (Paso Blanco) and blues (Paso Azul) try to outdo each other with the magnificence of their embroideries and the skill and daring of their horsemen.

In the Autumn Lorca also celebrates the Fiestas of San Clemente and a Feria and there are a series of important events throughout the year in the Recinto Ferial, as well as a busy cultural and sporting programme.

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 Tourist Office Lorca also has an area of inspoilt 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!

Lorca Tourist Office 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.