September 11 to 13 Annual fiestas in the Alhama de Murcia district of Los Dolores
Locals and visitors are welcome to enjoy hiking, a sack race, plenty of food and loads of fun and games!
15th September is the feast day of the Virgen de los Dolores, one of the most revered advocations of the Virgin Mary in Spain, and to mark the occasion the district named after in the old part of Alhama de Murcia holds its annual fiestas in her honour.
The programme for the 2026 celebrations includes the following:
Friday September 11
18.00: A photogrpahy exhibition opens in the entry to the church.
19.00: Children's games outside the church.
21.00: The official opening of the fiestas, followed by the starting rocket, bingo and a DJ set.
Saturday September 12
8.00: The annual “Travesía por la Muela”, a hike in the mountains, starts at the local church. Fresh fruit and drinking water a supplied free of charge.
12.00: Classic motorbikes display outside the local church, with a hearty snack of morcillas: if you don't know it, come and try this delicious Murcia variation on the theme of black pudding!
18.00: An afternoon of traditional games and competitions, including a sack race, the “egg game” and walking a greasy pole. Refreshments are offered to competitors!
20.00: The grand migas-making competition.
22.00: Live music.
1.00: "Remember" music fest with DJ Juan Ruiz outside the church.
Sunday September 13
11.00: A water gymkhana for all ages – bring swimwear and a towel!
20.30: Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen de los Dolores.
21.30 (approx): Procession of the figure of the Virgen de los Dolores in the streets. The procession is followed by a firework display. Route: church of El Calvario, Calle Salzillo, Calle San Isidro, Calle Mallorca, Calle Menorca, Calle Juan de Austria, Calle Miguel de Cervantes and back to the church.
The procession is followed by fireworks and...
22.00 (approx): Live music on the main stage.
For more local news, events and visiting information contact the tourist office (telephone 968 633512) 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.
