New Alhama de Murcia mayor becomes youngest in all of Murcia
Rosa Sánchez Bishop, 26, was sworn in this week
On Wednesday January 8, Rosa Sánchez Bishop was sworn in as the mayor of Alhama de Murcia, following a motion of censure that brought a coalition government to power. The new administration is formed by PSOE, IU and Alhama@Una, united under a shared programme of 50 commitments focusing on stability, progress and citizen wellbeing.At 26, Sánchez Bishop is the youngest mayor in Murcia and the first with African heritage, her second surname reflecting her mother’s origins in Equatorial Guinea. She emphasised her pride in her roots and the importance of reconciliation in her inaugural address: “This will be a government that listens, acts, and puts people at the centre.”
She stated that her team’s priorities include strengthening public services, fostering economic growth and addressing key local issues, such as improving conditions at Condado de Alhama resort’s under-watered lake. The team of 11 councillors has also pledged to cut salaries, saving 45,000 euros annually.
While Sánchez Bishop has faced some xenophobic comments online, she remains committed to serving the 23,000 residents of Alhama. “I’m going to be with my people,” she stated, highlighting the community’s overwhelming support.
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Images: Ayuntamiento de Alhama de Murcia
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
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.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
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