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Hostels and youth hostels in Lorca
Three official youth hostels on the Lorca coast and in the mountains and high plains inland
The vast municipality of Lorca contains four “albergues” or youth hostels, located in very different locations which illustrate the variety of landscape in the area.
These hostels are the following:
Albergue Juvenil Casagrande
Address: Plaza de Coy, s/n, Coy, Lorca
Telephone: 646 775737
Email: reservas@alberguesdelorca.com
Web: www.alberguesdelorca.com
Sleeping capacity: 56
This hostel is located in the far north of Lorca, 40 kilometres from the city, in a large refurbished 18th-century house in the centre of the village of Coy. As well as the dormitories there are also toilets and washing facilities, a library, a dining-room, a TV room and various other facilities.
Albergue Puntas de Calnegre
Address: Carretera Puntas de Calnegre-Ramonete, Lorca
Telephone: 646 775737
Email: reservas@alberguesdelorca.com
Web: www.alberguesdelorca.com
Sleeping capacity: 73
From the far north to the far south: this hostel is on the coast in Calnegre, where Lorca boasts some of the least spoilt beaches in the Spanish Mediterranean, and is ideal for a holiday at some splending beaches and coves or for exploring the countryside and the mountains of the Loma de Bas. The sleeping quarters include facilities for those of limited mobility, two-bed rooms and dormitories for 4, and there are also a restaurant, room cleaning service and a laundry room.
Albergue Juvenil Casaiglesias
Address: Paraje de Casaiglesias, s/n, Diputación de La Culebrina, Lorca
Telephone: 646 775737
Email: reservas@alberguesdelorca.com
Web: www.alberguesdelorca.com
Sleeping capacity: 56
This hostel is right out in the wild in one of the least inhabited areas of Lorca, in the mountains of Sierra del Gigante, which reaches almost 1,500 metres above sea level, three kilometres from the reservoir of Valdeinfiernos. The hostel is equipped with a swimming pool, a restaurant and dining room, and a camping area apart from the indoor accommodation.
Hostel Elios
Address: Camino Viejo Del Puerto Nº76, 30800 Lorca
Telephone: (+34) 968 477893 / 644 624331
Email: info@hostelelios.es
Web: hostelelios.es
The hostel is located outside the southern edge of the city.
For more information in English about the city and municipality of Lorca go to the home page of Lorca Today, or contact the Tourist Information Office.
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