Lorca tourist office, museums and guided visits: timetable April 2026
What to see and when to see it in the historic city of Lorca!
(Please note: the tourist office cannot be held responsible for impromptu alterations to these timetables)
Lorca tourist office (click here for further information)
Palacio de Guevara, Calle Lope Gisbert
Tel: (+ 34) 968 441914
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 19.00
Sundays and public holidays: 10.00 to 14.00
Centro de VIsitantes La Merced (click here for further information)
Calle Rambla de San Ginés, s/n
Tel: (+ 34) 968 479003
Every day: 10.00 to 14.00 (last free admission to the exhibition space at 13.30)
Lorca castle (click here for further information)
Cerro del Castillo
Tel: (+34) 968 959646
Sunday to Friday: 10.00 to 16.00 (last admission 15.30)
Saturdays: 10.00 to 18.00 (last admission 17.30)
Admission
Free to the walled enclosure of the castle.
Admission to three special areas (Torre Alfonsina, Torre Espolón, 14th century synagogue archaeological site): 10 euros
Admission to the same three areas with guided tour: 15 euros
Admission to each of the three special areas is priced at 4.50 euros (4 euros for those entitled to discounts) and includes audio guide (available in English).
Further info and bookings at www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.es.
Former Collegiate Church of San Patricio (click here for further information)
Plaza de España
Tel: (+34) 968 469966 / 657 715733
Tuesday to Thursday: 11.00 to 14.00
Friday and Saturday: 11.00 to 14.30 and 16.00 to 18.00
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission 6 euros (5 euros for those entitled to discounts)
Palacio de Guevara (click here for further information)
Calle Lope Gisbert
Tel: (+ 34) 968 479003
Access to the patio and old apothecary
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00
Sundays: 10.30 to 14.00
Admission free of charge
Tour of the interior (50 minutes)
Tuesday to Friday: 12.30 to 18.30
Saturday and Sunday 10.30, 11.30 and 12.30
Prices: 5 euros (4 euros for those entitled to discounts)
Further info and bookings at www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.es.
MuBBla embroidery museum of the Paso Blanco (click here for further information)
Calle Santo Domingo
Tel: (34) 968 461813
Monday to Saturday: 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00
Sundays: 10.30 to 14.00
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission 4 euros (3 euros for those entitled to discounts)
MASS embroidery museum of the Paso Azul (click here for further information)
Calle Cuesta de San Francisco
Tel: (+34) 968 472077
Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30
Sundays and public holidays: 11.00 to 14.00
Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
Admission 5 euros (4 euros for those entitled to discounts)
MUVIC Semana Santa museum of the Paso Morado (click here for further information)
Calle Nogalte, 25
Tel: (+ 34) 696 147 068
Tuesday to Friday: 11.30 to 13.00 and 17.30 to 20.00
Saturdays: 11.00 to 13.00
Admission free of charge
Museo Nicolás Salzillo, Paso Morado
Calle Nogalte, 25
Tel: (+ 34) 696 147 068
Tuesday to Friday: 11.30 to 13.00 and 18.00 to 20.00
Saturdays: 11.00 to 13.00
Admission free of charge
MuPaEn Semana Santa museum, Paso Encarnado
Plaza Presbítero D. José Macho.
Tel: (+34) 968 472456
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00
Closed on public holidays
Admission 1.50 euros (1 euro for those entitled to discounts)
MUAL Municipal Archaeological Museum (click here for further information)
Plaza D. Juan Moreno
Tel: (+34) 968 406267
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Sundays: 10.00 to 14.00
Admission free of charge
Palacete Huerto Ruano (click here for further information)
Avenida Juan Carlos I
Tel: (+34) 968 477999
Monday to Friday: 11.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.00
Closed at weekends and on public holidays
Admission free of charge
Centro de Artesanía (Artisans’ Centre)
Calle Lope Gisbert
Tel: (+34) 968 463912
Monday to Friday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 20.30
Saturdays 11.00 to 13.30
Closed on public holidays
Admission free of charge
Casa del Artesano
Plaza del Caño
Tel: (+ 34) 968 32 08 98
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.00
Admission free of charge
GUIDED TOURS organized by Lorca Taller del Tiempo
Prior booking is obligatory, timetables and rates available at www.lorcatallerdeltiempo.es.
• Free Tour of Lorca: Tuesdays and Fridays at 17.00, starting at the Centro de Visitantes.
• Daily guided tours of Lorca castle at 10.00, lasting approximately 45 minutes.
MARCO TOPO (family activity)
All you need is a smartphone with access to internet: go to marcotopo.com and enter the code “MTLORCA”.
GuíAventuras Lorca monumental
Cultural tour of the historic city centre. All you need is a smartphone with access to internet: go to guiaventuras.com and select “Lorca”.
For more visiting information, local events and news contact the tourist office at the Palacio de Guevara (telephone 968 441914) or go to the home page of Lorca Today.
Address
Calle Lope Gisbert, 12, LorcaTel: 968 441914
Oficina de Turismo de Lorca
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 28th 2012, as well as a series of earthquakes, the most recent of which was 5.3 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011 and claimed 9 lives.
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 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!
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.
Lorca also has a Parador hotel, located within the historic castle.
Opening hours for Lorca tourist office:
Every day of the year apart from 1st and 6th January and 25th December, 10.00 to 14.00 and 16.30 to 18.30 (except Sunday afternoons).
These opening times are often extended and other information points created during the Semana Santa celebrations.
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Lorca Today
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