September 17 Free dramatized tour in Spanish of the old town centre of Alhama de Murcia
Historical figures including King Jaime I El Conquistador relate their experiences of Alhama in centuries past
This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the old town centre of Alhama de Murcia features characters from the past such as the Marqués de los Vélez and Jaime El Conquistador (who ruled the Kingdom of Aragón for 63 years in the 13th century) explaining the importance of the town to them and what it meant to live in Alhama in the past. At the same time, the route includes various of the most important cultural and historical sites in the town, and as a fair amount of walking is required comfortable clothes and footwear are recommended.
The 90-minute tour begins at 10.30 at the tourist office of Alhama and is free of charge but prior booking is required via the tourist office (968 633512, email turismo@alhamademurcia.es), the Los Baños archaeological museum (968 630776) or online here.
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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
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
