Date Published: 24/04/2026

Alhama de Murcia ramps up investment with record budget and new public facilities

Alhama Town Council has earmarked millions for improved services, housing and infrastructure

Alhama de Murcia is entering a new phase of investment with a record-breaking municipal budget and a series of major projects aimed at improving everyday life for residents.

The town hall has unveiled a €28.9 million budget for 2026, the largest in its history, and notably one that comes without debt. That, according to the council, allows the focus to shift firmly onto services, infrastructure and long-term improvements rather than repayments.

A large portion of the funding will go towards maintaining and upgrading essential services, from street cleaning and public spaces to education and local facilities. But it’s the scale of investment that stands out, with more than €16 million earmarked for projects either already underway or about to begin.

These include upgrades to parks and public areas, improvements to roads and infrastructure, and energy efficiency measures such as solar installations on public buildings. Housing has also emerged as a new priority, with plans to bring empty properties onto the rental market and support younger residents struggling to find affordable homes.

Alongside the financial plans, the town is also preparing to open a new Child Development and Early Care Centre in the centre of Alhama de Murcia, which has now entered its final phase of construction.

The facility will provide specialist support for young children with developmental needs, offering services such as early diagnosis, therapy and family guidance. For many local families, this kind of support has until now required travelling to other municipalities, so having it available locally is expected to make a significant difference.

The centre forms part of a broader push to strengthen social services and improve quality of life, particularly for families and vulnerable groups. Other measures in the budget include expanded home assistance services and continued support for older residents.

The council is also aiming to ease financial pressure in other ways, with local taxes remaining frozen and targeted reductions introduced, including discounts for businesses and incentives for low-emission vehicles.

There’s also a clear emphasis on involving residents more directly, with participatory budgeting set to return, allowing locals to decide how part of the funding is spent.

“Alhama is entering a new stage with stability, investment and a real capacity for transformation,” concluded deputy mayor Antonio Felipe García.

For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or 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

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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.