The building, constructed with local materials, has a distinct personal style that blends in perfectly with the heritage of the site.
The remains found in the archaeological excavation prior to the construction of the Parador, including the fifteenth-century synagogue in perfect condition after the passage of the centuries, can be seen inside the building.
The same enclosure also contains the Fortress of the Sun, ancient citadel and symbol of Lorca, an Islamic cistern and part of the Almohad wall that protected the hill on which the ensemble is built.
In Lorca city centre, you can visit museums and monuments including the Town Hall, the Collegiate Church of San Patricio and the old Convent of La Merced, where the Visitor Centre is located.
Numerous coats of arms can be seen along the streets of the city, giving it the title of "City of the Hundred Coats of Arms".
Leaving the history to one side, depart from the city for the beaches and coves with crystal clear water where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.
Lorca’s main monument is the castle.
The Fortress of the Sun rises on a hill overlooking the whole city.
Remains of the Almohad wall, the defence towers and other Islamic constructions are visible. Next to this are the remains of the Lorca Jewish quarter and the 15th century synagogue discovered during the construction of the Parador.
Other points of interest in Lorca include the Palacio de Guevara, the Casa de los Condes de San Julián, the Museo de Bordados de Semana Santa and the Plaza de España.
Outside the city, discover beaches and coves with crystal clear water along the Murcian coast.
General data about parador hostel | |||
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Parador hotel | Parador de Lorca | Stars | 4 |
Capacity | 152 Places | Styles | Castle |
Director | Pedro Carreño | Chef | Eduardo Rodríguez Gascón |
Address | Castillo de Lorca s/n | ||
Autonomous community | Región de Murcia | Province | Murcia |
Town | Lorca | Postcode | 30800 |
Latitude | 37.677944 | Longitude | -1.704149 |
Telephone | +34 968406047 | Fax | +34 968461357 |
lorca@parador.es | |||
Distance to airport | 140 Km. | ||
Distance to the port | 0 Km. | ||
Distance to train | 3 Km. |
Services offered by the parador hostel | |
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air conditioning | Elevator |
Laptop safe | Convention center |
Conferences and meetings | Gastronomic space |
Handicapped facilities | Minibar with a carefully selected selection of products |
Flat screen TV | Outdoor parking |
Heated swimming pool | Electric car charging station |
Restaurant | Hairdryer |
Room service | Digital press and magazines service |
Spa | ChromeCast technology |
Free Wifi |
Activities offered by the parador hostel | |
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The Helios restaurant is located on the third floor, a designer space with magnificent views over the city. The menu includes typical local products, traditional cured meats and cheeses, salted meats, Calasparra rice, Murcian stew, zarangollo, cod au gratin, Murcian cabrito cutlet, roast cabrito shoulder and Sephardic cuisine such as stewed Segreño lamb with plums. And for dessert, the classic tortada lorquina.
Information on the halls | |
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Number of halls | 8 |
Minimum capacity of halls | 40 |
Maximum capacity of halls | 600 |
Lorca is 65 km from Murcia via the A-7. The Autovía del Mediterráneo (A-7) connects Lorca with Granada, a distance of 216 km.