Tour of Murcia cycle race passing through Alhama de Murcia on Saturday
A bonus for sports fans but beware road closures as the race passes through!
Cycling’s Tour of Murcia event takes place this year on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, with two stages of 175 and 178 km taking riders to a wide range of towns and cities as they compete for podium places, stage wins, mountain jerseys and the team prize.
The second stage begins on Saturday at 11.00 at the port/marina in Cartagena and between 11.45 and 12.00 the peloton is expected to pass through the centre of Alhama, where there is a sprint. From there they head up into the mountains of Sierra Espuña for the tough climb of the Alto Collado Bermejo and then head, via Murcia and another steep climb, for the finish line in Santomera.
That means it’s easy to get outside and watch some of the top riders in the world passing through, including Britain’s Tom Pidcock and Louis Sutton!
At the same time, of course, the route of the race means road closures in the towns where the riders pass through, so be aware of possible disruption for a while – you can consult the race schedules online here.
For more local events, news 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.