December 13 Guided tour IN ENGLISH of the town of Alhama de Murcia
Get to know the sights and history of Alhama before a tasty lunch in the town centre!
This guided tour of Alhama de Murcia in English on 13th December is the second of two programmed during the autumn of 2025, and takes in the most important buildings and landmarks of the town while shedding light on its rich history, from prehistoric times through the eras of Roman and Moorish rule up to the Christian “Reconquista” and the present day.
Thie season the English-language tours are acheduled on Saturdays, making this the perfect opportunity to enjoy a morning out in the town and before stocking up on the weekend shopping - or enjoying a tasty lunch at one of the many appetizing restaurants in the centre of Alhama!
The tour begins at the tourist office in Plaza de la Constitución at 11.00 and lasts approximately 90 minutes, following a route through the town centre which is easily accessible for those of limited mobility.
Bookings can be made online here or by telephone on 968 633512 and the price is just 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for children up to the age of 12. Payment should be made on the day of the visit, preferably by credit or debit card.
(Note: the tour is also being held in Spanish on 16th November and 14th December: visit the What's on section of Alhama Today for details).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Alhama Today.
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: 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.
