Alhama embraces innovation and tradition in 2025 cultural agenda

A new reading room designed to inspire all ages will be developed in Condado de Alhama

Exciting new projects

• Municipal Toy Library: A dedicated space for board games, fostering educational and intergenerational fun for all ages.
• Reading Room in Condado de Alhama: A hub to inspire reading and cultural engagement.
• Digital Entertainment Hall: A state-of-the-art venue for video games and tech-centric activities tailored for young people.
• Local Studies Journal: A publication that will pay tribute to the history and heritage of the municipality.

Reviving traditions

• Resumption of iconic events such as the Quick Painting Competition and the Alfonso Martínez Mena Literature Competition.
• Cultural excursions to Córdoba in March and Toledo in November are back on the calendar, offering enriching travel experiences.
• A series of talks on stage music, covering opera, zarzuela and ballet, culminates in a trip to a spectacular musical production.

Heritage and innovation

• Cultural Interest Designation (BIC): Steps will be taken to secure official recognition for the Pozo de la Nieve as a protected heritage site.
• Cerro del Castillo Archaeological Park: Progress continues on creating a park to showcase this vital archaeological site.
• Digital access to Heritage: While site improvements are underway, digital tools will ensure residents and visitors can still engage with Alhama’s storied past.
• Regulations for library and archives: Modernised policies will create more comfortable, efficient spaces for study and research.

Community events

• A mystery gymkhana will lead participants on an educational and entertaining tour of the municipality, perfect for both locals and tourists.
• Popular staples like the Paparajote War and the Christmas Manga Show remain central to Alhama’s festive spirit.

Address

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 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.