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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.