Alhama installs public bike repair station for cyclists
The two repair facilities in Alhama de Murcia allow cyclists to carry out basic maintenance on the go
Knowing that more and more cyclists are taking to the municipality’s roads thanks to the fine weather and in another bid to encourage environmentally-friendly travel, Alhama de Murcia has erected a second bicycle repair station in the car park in front of Camping Sierra Espuña, located in El Berro.
Ensuring that cyclists will never be left flat, this new facility is in addition to a similar one installed in the Plaza del Nazareno and offers a complete tool kit and inflation pump for basic bicycle maintenance on the go.
The location of the new repair station is not a coincidence; El Berro is the starting point of one of the Espubike sections, the Sierra Espuña mountain bike route, as well as the Espuroad South Route, one of the most popular tourist road bike routes. The entire area is hugely popular with sporty holidaymakers and locals, especially during the weekend.
The promotion of cycle tourism and ecotourism activities is a priority for the Alhama de Murcia council, since these activities not only improve the health of visitors and residents, but also contribute to the protection of the environment.
The bicycle is a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally sustainable means of transportation, according to the town hall, and its use reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides significant benefits to people's health and fitness.
By making cycling easier and hassle-free, the authorities hope to further reduce the environmental impact of transport in the municipality and encourage a greater connection with nature.
“We invite all cyclists, both local and visiting, to make use of these stations and enjoy the routes that our region offers. The Department of Tourism will continue working to improve the infrastructure and services available, thus contributing to the development of sustainable and quality tourism in Alhama de Murcia,” a council spokesperson said.
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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: 9.30am-2.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
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