March 31 to April 28 Mayo making workshop in Alhama de Murcia
Take the plunge and take part in this year’s early May fiestas in Alhama!
As soon as Easter is over this year the town of Alhama will be preparing for its annual Mayos festivities, during which one of the most typical events is the “planting” of stuffed figures in tableaux representing scenes from everyday life in the streets around the centre.
It’s something of a shame that non-Spaniards often feel a little excluded from local fiestas of this kind, but in Alhama anyone with enough Spanish to get by can take part fully this year thanks to a 4-week workshop activity which is being held every Monday in the Parque La Cubana between 17.00 and 19.00 from March 31 to April 28. Get some top tips on how to make your own “Mayo” and set it up along with the rest of the town for the big day in early May!
Registration is either in person at the Casa de Cultura or by telephone on 968 631985 and the activity is completely free of charge.
For more information about Alhama, including news and upcoming events, visit the local tourist office or 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.
