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The Lorca y Tú card offers discounts on guided tours and free entry to the castle and museums
A great way to enjoy 12 months of reduced price admission to most of the major tourist attractions in Lorca
The attractions of the historic city of Lorca are so numerous that they are best visited over a couple of days, a week or throughout the year, and the Lorca y Tú discount card offers complete freedom to get to know the city over a period of 12 months without rushing round and missing fascinating details.
Among the benefits for cardholders are free entry to Lorca castle and to the main museums exhibiting the spectacular embroideries which are worn during the renowned Easter Week parades and processions every year, as well as discounts on a range of guided tours including the climb to the top of the belltower of the magnificent former Collegiate Church of San Patricio.
Specifically, holders of the Lorca y Tú card are entitled to the following benefits:
- Free entry to the castle grounds and the visitors centre except for special events and activities
- Free entry to the following embroidery museums: MuBBla, Museo de Bordados Paso Blanco y MASS, Museo Azul de la Semana Santa.
- Free entry to the former Collegiate Church of San Patricio.
Reduced charges for guided tours of the Santuario Virgen de las Huertas and the Palacio Califal, the Former Collegiate Church of San Patricio including the belltower, the Ancient Fountains of Lorca and Lorca Sefardí: Ayer y Hoy...- Discounts at special events to celebrate the Feast Day of San Antón, Carnival, Halloween, night visits, etc.
- 10 per cent discount in souvenir shops and the "Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca" restaurant at the castle of Lorca.
- Reduced charges for accompanying visitors: this is not compatible with other discounts, but when applicable benefits all accompanying adult visitors.
- Special promotions throughout the year.
- Receipt of a regular newsletter containing information about tours and events.
- Special promotions on social network sites and on the sites of Lorca Taller del Tiempo and Turismo de Lorca.
The card is valid for twelve months from the date it is taken out.
Prices:
For residents and natives of the municipality of Lorca: 10 euros individual, 20 euros for a family card (proof of residence or birthplace required, padrón registration or DNI/NIE).
All other visitors: 30 euros individual, 45 euros for a family card.
The Lorca y Tú card can be obtained at the tourist office in the Plaza de España, the visitors centre and at the castle. Proof of identity is required.
For those using a family card it is necessary to show the ID cards of all members of the household or a copy of the “Libro de Familia”.
For more information about the sights to see in Lorca, as well as current news and upcoming events, visit the home page of Lorca Today.
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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. Among these are Lorca Castle, the Jewish quarter of the castle and synagogue, Plaza de España, Colegiata de San Patricio, Museo de Arqueologico Municipal, Iglesia de San Francisco, Casa Huerto Ruano, Palacio de Guevara, Iglesia de San Mateo, Pósito de los Panaderos, Convento Virgen de las Huertas, Antiguo Convento de la Merced, Iglesia del Carmen and the Teatro Guerra.
Unfortunately Lorca has also been prone to natural disaster, suffering a Gota Fría on September 28th 2012, as well as two earthquakes measuring 5.3 and 5.5 on the Richter scale on 11th May 2011, claiming 9 lives. Since this earthquake the city has been rebuilding, winning recognition for its Lorca, Open for Restoration initiative, which used the restoration of the city as a tourist attraction whilst it rebuilt its historical buildings, some of which are currently still not open.
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 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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