Date Published: 21/10/2024

Alhama de Murcia Fair 2024 a great success

The fair has recorded the highest attendance in the history of the event

The great success of the Alhama de Murcia Feria this year has consolidated its reputation as one of the most anticipated events of the year’s calendar in the town. The Mayor of Alhama, María Cánovas, believes that the festivities have had a very positive impact on the community. Furthermore, the fair went ahead without any incidents being recorded.

The mayor said, “We are very satisfied with the results of the security measures. The cooperation between all the bodies has been exemplary and has allowed the fair to take place without incident.”

The mayor continued by stating, “We have seen an atmosphere and an influx of public never seen before in the streets and squares, with thousands of people, both locals and visitors, who have enjoyed the music and live performances, the beach bars and the hospitality industry, the day and afternoon Fair, the attractions, and all the activities scheduled during these two weeks.”

The streets and squares in the centre of town have offered an unrivalled atmosphere, according to the local government. The local economy has also benefited from the feria, with an increase attendance at hotels and restaurants.

Those who organised the event and participated in the fair have really helped in the success of the fair this year. Also the fair can also be thankful for the special security operation that managed to respond more than effectively to the large influx of the public.

Thanks to a family-friendly programme for all audiences, the little ones were able to enjoy the tourist train, children’s theatre shows and the fairground attractions at a reduced price.

Young people and not-so-young people also had a full afternoon’s programme at the daytime Fair, with delicious food, live music and DJs, thousands of people enjoying the good weather and an excellent atmosphere. The older people also enjoyed their traditional Fair snack and party in La Cubana Park.

Religious events were also celebrated on the patron saint’s day, such as the day of the proclamation and chupinazo. The government also reintroduced the design inspired by the old arch called “Real de la Feria” from the 1930s and early 1940s, which welcomed the Fair of Alhama de Murcia on Calle de la Feria.

The government also had kind words for the people of town who helped put the fair on. They expressed their deep gratitude to all the security forces, clubs, brotherhoods and fraternities, associations, City Council technicians, Civil Protection, Local Police and Civil Guard for their collaboration and commitment.

Finally, with this successful edition, the Alhama de Murcia Fair 2024 is consolidating its position as a benchmark for safety and participation, and an example of how collaboration and joint effort can achieve exceptional results.

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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.