August 10 to 17 Annual fiestas in the Sierra Espuña village of Gebas
The mountains of Alhama de Murcia present a week of festivities in Gebas!
Between August 10 and 17 the outlying district of Gebas in the municipality of Alhama de Murcia, which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra Espuña mountain range, is holding its annual fiestas in honour of the Purísima Concepción, with a mixed programme of activities for residents and visitors to enjoy.
All of the activities take place by the little social centre and church, looking out over the valley. The easiest map to follow is that leading to the Mirador of Gebas, which gives views across the Barrancos de Gebas.
Program for the fiestas of Gebas 2025:
Sunday August 10
8.00: “Marcha al Berro”, a guided hike to the neighbouring village of El Berro, starting at the Salón Social in Gebas. The registration cost of 5 euros includes insurance, a sandwich, a cold drink and a small gift, and registration is open until August 4 at diegoandreocrespo@gmail.com or on 619 386295. Payment is by Bizum to the same telephone number.
Thursday August 14
20.00: The official opening ceremony of the fiestas and an exhibition of “ganchillo” embroidery and other arts and crafts. The canteen/bar opens for the weekend.
21.00: The annual migas competition, followed of course by a chance to sample the food prepared!
23.00: Free concert by The Berrock Band.
Midnight: More music from ALP “Alapua Rock”, DJ Diablo de la Cruz and DJ Strats.
Friday August 15, a national holiday in Spain
20.30: The procession of the figure of the patron of Gebas, the Virgen de la Purísima Concopeción, with music from the Agrupación Musical Nuestro Padre Jesús del Amor.
21.00: Holy Mass at the local church with music from Edad de Oro.
22.00: A traditional dinner of bread and ham is provided by the fiestas committee.
23.00: Live music from Atlantis in their “Guitar Legends” show.
Midnight: More music from a guest DJ.
Saturday August 16
18.30: A long evening and night hike from Alhama de Murcia to Gebas organized by ALHAMA COYM. Food is included in the registration price (contact the Alhama tourist office for further details).
19.00: Petanca tournament, registration 15 euros per pair.
23.00: Free concert by Malvariche on their 40th anniversary tour!
00.30: Disco Gebas with a guest DJ.
Sunday August 17
10.00: Breakfast for all, chocolate and buñuelos.
10.30: Bat workshop for children in collaboration with the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña.
12.30: Foam party.
21.00: Neighbourhood dinner, everyone brings food to share with those assembled for the end of the fiestas!
22.00: Prize draws and raffles.
23.00: Live music and dancing from Dúo Acuarela, part of Alhama’s summer “Música en las Pedanías” season.
Midnight: Disco Gebas with a guest DJ.
Children’s activities and bar
From Thursday to Saturday there is a creche and play area for children with workshops run by Animunis, and the Cantina bar opens every day.
For more local events, news and visiting information 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.
