November 22 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of El Berro, The Gateway to Sierra Espuña
The village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia
This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, is a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia this autumn and begins at 10.00 in the car park of the Sierra Espuña campsite (click for map) on the edge of the village.
Although the village might not be “quaint”, it boasts some charming little corners and streets and of course enjoys great views and clean mountain air. In addition, you can bank on receiving a warm welcome at the local bars and restaurants, should you choose to drop in for a snack or a hearty country lunch!
It was the opening of the campsite in 1994 which really signalled the start of the boom in the tourism industry in El Berro, and these days it is a popular base for those seeking adventure or active breaks on mountain bikes or quads or hiking along the many paths and tracks in the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña. Hang-gliding and rock climbing are other popular activities, but for many visitors the real attraction is seeing the “other side” of the Region of Murcia and experiencing the charm of a village where mains electricity did not arrive until the winter of 1956-57!
Registration for the tour is indispensable and can be completed through the tourist office of Alhama (telephone 968 633512, email turismo@alhamademurcia.es or online here).
Note: the same tour is being held IN SPANISH on the following day – go to the What’s On section of Alhama Today for further details.
For more local news, events 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.
