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Date Published: 13/08/2020

ARCHIVED - Free entry to Lorca castle during August

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There are also guided tours, meals and music inside the castle and other activities on offer

CLICK HERE TO BOOK ACTIVITIES OR MEALS

Or Call: 968 47 90 03

Lorca castle and the convent of Las Mercedes visitor Centre are both open free of charge for the remainder of this year, the main external areas of the castle free of charge for visitors, who are also supplied with a free audioguide in Spanish, English, French or German.

A visit to both of these in one morning is easily achievable and it’s well worth going to the visitor centre, which provides an interesting introduction to the history of the city first, maybe taking a coffee afterwards and having a look at the city centre, then heading up to the castle for lunch or in the afternoon.

The visitor centre is open seven days a week from 10.30 to 14.30.

Click for map and full info about the centre: Centro de Visitantes

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The Visitor Centre is next to a large car park which is an ideal place to park for those intending to walk into the city centre and explore or shop.

During August Lorca offers a number of guided tours and activities.

Lorca Visitor Centre: Learn about Lorca and its municipal area through the permanent exhibition in the Visitor Center with spectacular audiovisuals of Holy Week and the history of the city. Tourist information, discounted parking, ticket sales, guided tours and souvenirs. Temporary exhibition: "Middle Ages and Videogames".

Opening times: Monday to Sunday from 10:30 to 14:30.

Guided Tour "Walking through Lorca". An official guide will show you the most interesting sites in the city. Small groups. Tour in Spanish.

Meeting Point: Lorca Visitor Center.

Duration approx : 1: 30

Dates: Tuesday to Friday at 9:00 p.m. by prior reservation.Price: € 7 adults and children over 12 years old. € 5 Lorca Friend Card. Free children up to 12 years

Tourist office:

Speak to the tourist office on 968 441 914 which is located in the Plaza de España (click for map) for any information about visiting the city.

A new system has been implemented in the tourist office, castle and visitor centre enabling visitors to download leaflets digitally onto phones and follow pre-set routes via their mobiles in the visitor centre with information in four languages.Click tourist office

Protocols have been put in place to guarantee the safety of visitors and staff with protective screening, hand gel etc and measures taken to ensure social distancing.

Castle

Click for full info about the castle and map

August opening times for the castle:

Monday and Sunday: 11:00 to 16:00

From Tuesday to Saturday: From 11.00 to 16.00 and then again from 18.30 to 23.00.

Access to the closed areas of the castle such as the tower and judería is via guided tours, which are strictly limited to between 10 and 15 people and must be pre-booked. Further information about tours can be obtained from Lorca taller del Tiempo on 968 47 90 03 or via their webpage or see below. Click webpage.

The cafetería also offers set lunches or suppers as well as a wide range of snacks and refreshments throughout the day.

Option 1. Visit "Free access to the walled enclosure of the Castle". Free entry to the castle grounds and main complex.

Option 2. Package "Three guided visits to the Castle". This package includes tours of closed areas of the castle which can only be visited with a guide. The tours are in Spanish but there are information panels in English available.This is the only way to see inside these interesting areas of the castle.

Tour 1: A border between two kingdoms: the Torre del Espolón. Tours at 11.30am and 6.30pm.

Tour 2: The Alfonsina Tower, symbol of the King. Tours at 12.30pm and 7.30pm.

Tour 3: - “A castellated Jewry”, a unique synagogue. Tours at 1.30pm and 8.30pm.

Price: € 10 Adults and children over 12 years old. € 8 Friend of Lorca Card. Accompanied children up to 12 years free.

Option 3. "Dramatized family visit to the Castle of Lorca".

If you want to spend an entertaining day with the children and meet some of the castle's inhabitants, don't miss our dramatized family visits. All dialogue is in Spanish.

When: Throughout August on Sundays at 11:45 am and 1:15 pmPrice: € 6 Adults. € 5 Reduced ticket and Amigo Lorca Card. Accompanied children up to 5 years free.

Option 4. "Family activity with animation at the Castle of Lorca".With this activity for young and old you will have a great time with our animation touring the walled enclosure of the Castle of Lorca.

When: Throughout August, Tuesday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Price: € 6 Adults. € 5 Reduced ticket and Amigo Lorca Card. Accompanied children up to 5 years free.

Lunch or Dinner at the inhouse restaurant and cafeteria of the Castle of Lorca
In the heart of the Lorca castle, right in the courtyard of the fortress, is an open, landscaped, quiet space, 300 square meters of terrace-lounge with views of the Alfonsina Tower. The restaurant has the Seal of Safe Hospitality and guarantees a safe dining experience.

In "Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca" we offer a culinary concept based on the cuisine of the three cultures. We also offer you snacks and light refreshments .
Opening hours: every day from 11:30 to 16:00; Tuesday to Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 23:00

Set lunch Menu: 18 euros for adults. Use the bookng link at the top of the page to pre-book.

NIGHTS IN LORCA CASTLE

-Dinner at Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca with Live Music: Dine on the terrace of Las Caballerizas del Castillo de Lorca, while listening to the pleasant live music of the saxophone or piano and savoring our gastronomic proposal with roots of The Three Cultures.

Dates: August 15, 22 and 29.

Hours: from 21:30

Price: € 25 adults with menu included.

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Other tours in Lorca city during August

Guided Visit to the Old Collegiate Church of San Patricio; Learn about the history of this impressive religious structure and admire its recently completed restoration. Tour in Spanish.

Meeting Point: Plaza de España.

Dates: Saturdays, August 15th, 22nd and 29th.

Time: 12:30 pm

Price: € 4 Adults. € 1 Friend of Lorca Card. Children up to 12 years free.

Prior reservation essential

Dramatized tour The Irishman's Secret. Tour in Spanish.

Special visit for families with children through the historic center.

Meeting Point: Plaza de España.

Dates: 4th Sunday of the month.

Time: 20:30 Price: Free.Prior reservation essential.

Click for Lorca Today which offers full information in English about all aspects of visiting Lorca.