November 1 to 10 Terror Tours of the castle of Alhama de Murcia
A frightful curse afflicts the castle of Alhama every 200 years!
To mark the Hallowe’en season the Town Hall of Alhama de Murcia has announced a series of terror tours at the castle which stands above the town under the title of La Maldición del Castillo de Alhama” (The Curse of the Castle of Alhama).
The theme of these 80-minute visits concerns a (fictitious) curse which affects the castle every 200 years, according to Councillor Santiago García, and a spine-tingling time is promised for all!
The tours are being held on November 1, 2 ,3 , 8, 9 and 10, beginning on the hour, at half past and quarter to, 18.30 and midnight. Group sizes are limited to 12 and tickets are on sale at 9 euros (including a 1-euro donation to the AECC cancer research and support charity).
Bookings can be made by telephone on 676 031282.
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.
