April 10 to May 30 Modern art exhibition in Alhama de Murcia
“Personajes de la DANA, Memoria compartida" at the El Pósito venue in Alhama
Running from 10th April to 30th May, this exhibition at the El Pósito venue in Alhama by Antonio García López takes an in-depth look at the effects of memory and the marks left on us by past experiences.
In this particular case the inspiration for the images was the disastrous DANA storm which hit much of Valencia on 29th October 2024, which resulted in at least 238 people losing their lives. The images have been put together using mud from the artist's own home and debris from the devastation of the flooding, all of it in an attempt to settle the traumatic experience and emotions which transformed the collective identity of the population of the area.
The collection of works has grown with every visit made by the artist to towns and villages affected by the extreme weather event, and is intended to stand as a more permanent memorial to the dead than the ephemeral headlines and news stories which dominated the Spanish press in the days after the disaster.
The exhibition can be visited during normal opening hours (Tuesday to Saturday 16.30 to 19.30).
For more local events, news and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) or go to the home page of Alhama Today.
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
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
