Castle of Lorca

Castle of Lorca
Castillo de Lorca
Interactive map of the Castle of Lorca area
Alternative namesParador de Lorca
Hotel chainParadores
General information
LocationLorca (Murcia), Spain
Website
Parador de Lorca

Castle of Lorca (Spanish: Castillo de Lorca) in Lorca, Murcia, Spain, is a fortress of medieval origin constructed between the 9th and 15th centuries. It consists of a series of defensive structures that, during the Middle Ages, made the town and the fortress an impregnable point in the southeast part of the Iberian Peninsula. Lorca Castle was a key strategic point of contention between Christians and Muslims during the Reconquista. It is listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.

It is 640 m long and 120 m wide, and one of the largest castles in Spain.

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