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June 4 Mountain hike from the Alhama de Murcia village of Las Cañadas

A 16-kilometre climb in the hills and mountains of the Sierra de Carrascoy in Alhama

June 4 Mountain hike from the Alhama de Murcia village of Las Cañadas A demanding guided hike is being held on June 4 in the village and outlying district of Las Cañadas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, featuring various stops to appreciate the importance of esparto grass to the local economy in the past. This is quite a tough 16-kilometre route to the hilltop antennae and should not be attempted by anyone other than regular hikers.

The walk begins at 7.30 in the morning and is expected to last approximately 4 and a half hours. Registration is free of charge: contact Paco Robles of the Grupo Senderista Fuente Álamo on 659 608965.

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Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIA

Tel: 968 633 512

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Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia

Alhama de Murcia Tourist Office

Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.

The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.

The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.

The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.