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January 23 CID! A musical version of the story of El Cid in Alhama

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A re-telling of the story of 11th-century figure of El Cid with music at the Teatro Cine Velasco in Alhama

January 23 CID! A musical version of the story of El Cid in Alhama One of Spain’s semi-mythical heroes, known variously as Ruy, Rodrigo Díaz, El Cid, Sidi or El Campeador, is known for his ability in combat fighting with both Christian and Moorish armies in the Iberian Peninsula in the 11th century.

Famously brought to life in the 1961 film by Charlton Heston, he is still the subject of numerous theatrical and dramatic re-tellings of the stories surrounding his life, and this one is narrated by his brothers and accompanied by music from La Musgaña, one of the leading Spanish folk groups with over 35 years of live performances behind them.

The show at the Teatro Cine Velasco in Alhama de Murcia on Friday 23rd January begins at 20.00 with tickets priced at 5 euros (available in advance from the municipal swimming pool, telephone 968 639757).

For more local news, events and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.

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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.