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August 22 Guided tour in Spanish of the town centre of Alhama de Murcia

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Learn about the history and sights of Alhama on this easy-paced evening walking tour

August 22 Guided tour in Spanish of the town centre of Alhama de Murcia Enjoy this walking tour of the old town of Alhama de Murcia while learning (in Spanish) about the history of its most interesting sites and monumental buildings. The visit does not include the climb up to the castle of Alhama and is therefore appropriate for those without severely limited mobility.

The route takes participants to several culturally and historically important sites and buildings in Alhama, such as the church of San Lázaro, Plaza Vieja, El Pósito, Casa de la Tercia, the Jardín de los Mártires and the Casa Consistorial, begining at the Los Baños Archaeological Museum, where remains of Roman baths reused by Arabs can be seen.

August 22 Guided tour in Spanish of the town centre of Alhama de Murcia The cost of joining the 90-minute tour, which starts at 19.00 at the tourist office of Alhama, is just 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for under-12s. Prior booking is required through the tourist office (968 633512) or online here. Payment should me made at the start of the walk, preferibly by bank card.

NOTE: This tour is also being held in English on July 20, August 3 and August 17.

Group bookings for tours can also be made on dates apart from those on which these regular events are scheduled, in either Spanish or English.

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Alhama Today.

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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.