May 24 Guided tour IN ENGLISH of Alhama de Murcia castle

Enjoy a "meeting" at Alhama castle following the recent completion of a phase of restoration work

This guided visit is an unrivalled opportunity to see and learn about the recent completion of one of the phases of restoration planned at Alhama de Murcia castle, and begins at 9am on Saturday May 24 at the Tourist Office.

Repair and restoration work at the castle of Alhama de Murcia has meant that the fortress has been closed to the public for quite some time, but now there are limited chances to step into the rich history of the majestic Islamic fortress which has stood guard over the Guadalentín Valley since the late 11th century.

Entitled ‘Meetings at the Castle’, this visit will allow visitors to learn about the history of the town’s emblematic monument. Accompanied by an official guide, you can visit the old defensive enclosures, the main keep at the top and the "albacar", where the dwellings were once located.

This experience is not recommended for those with limited mobility as the climb up the castle hill is fairly testing.

The tour on Saturday May 24 begins at 9am and is conducted entirely in English and lasts approximately two hours. It costs just €3 for adults and €2 for children aged 3-12. Booking is compulsory as places are limited.

You can book online here or via the tourist office of Alhama (telephone 0034 968 633 512, email turismo@alhamademurcia.es).

For more information about Alhama, including news and upcoming events, visit the local tourist office or go to the home page of Alhama Today