After 3 years of restoration, work on the Alhama de Murcia castle is finished
Having begun work on October 4, 2021, the work is now finished
Restoration work on the Alhama de Murcia castle, which started in 2021, has just been completed.
Alhama Castle is one of the most emblematic structures in the municipality and has been classed as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) since 1985. The fortification was built in the second half of the 10th century and was occupied between the 11th and 16th centuries.
This Monday, September 30, Alhama’s Councillor for Culture and Heritage, Ginés José Muñoz , together with the municipal auditor, Francisco Riquelme, made the last inspection of the restoration work of the Alhama Castle.
The visit came just before its formal reception by the company in charge of the fifth and final stage of the works.
The Alhama de Murcia Town Council prompted the intervention of restoration work three years ago in order to preserve and enhance one of the main historical symbols of the municipality.
The castle, whose historical and cultural importance is indisputable, has been the subject of careful rehabilitation to guarantee its conservation.
The town council will now receive a subsidy of 50,000 euros from the Regional Government. This money is intended to continue with the restoration work on the Castle in future phases of the project.
This contribution represents an important support for the work of the council in its commitment to the protection of local historical heritage.
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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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