July 30 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of the historic thermal baths and museum of Alhama de Murcia

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July 30 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of the historic thermal baths and museum of Alhama de Murcia The first known spa facilities in Alhama were built by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and although they are no longer in use they were later restored by the Moors (the name of the town derives from the Arabic word for baths) and as recently as the early 20th century a spa hotel prospered on the site.

During the summer the tourist office of Alhama de Murcia is offering three free guided tours in English of the “Los Baños” archaeological museum, providing a chance to learn more about the fascinating history of the town under the Romans, the Moors and, since the 13th century, Christian rule. The first of these tours lasts approximately 50 minutes and begins at 11.00 on Tuesday July 30.

Note: Additional group visits can be organized through the tourist office.

This tour is also being held in Spanish on July 23, August 6 and August 20.

Registration is at the tourist office (Plaza de la Constitución, 10, telephone 968 633512, email turismo@alhamademurcia.es) the Los Baños archaeological museum (Calle Sánchez Vidal, 5, telephone 968 630776, email museoarqueologico@alhamademurcia.es) or online here.

Note: Additional group visits can be organized through the tourist office.

For more local events, news and visiting information 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

Tel: 968 633 512

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Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia

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.