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Date Published: 14/01/2026
Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of February
Shoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales

Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting local businesses, offering shoppers up to two hours of free parking in the municipal car park at Plaza de la Constitución.
The campaign comes into effect on Wednesday January 14 and will run until February 28, 2026, lining up with the busy winter sales period. It will operate from Monday to Saturday and there is no minimum spend required to qualify for the free parking.
The Councillor for Commerce, Antonio García, said the measure “is part of a series of initiatives promoted by the Town Council to encourage local and nearby commerce, especially in a key period such as the January sales.”
“With this measure we want to facilitate access to the town centre, both for residents of the outlying districts and for those who travel from the outskirts or from other municipalities, allowing them to do their shopping more comfortably and without the added cost of parking,” he explained.
How the campaign works
To use the scheme, drivers simply need to take a ticket when entering the public car park. After making a purchase at any participating business in the town, shoppers will receive a receipt, which acts as proof of purchase. There is no minimum amount required.
When leaving the car park, drivers must show both the parking ticket and the shop receipt to the attendant. If the total parking time is under two hours, the stay will be completely free. If it exceeds two hours, only the extra time beyond the first two hours will need to be paid, charged at the normal rate.
The offer applies to a wide range of businesses across the municipality. This includes food shops such as fruit and vegetable stores, butchers, fishmongers, bakeries, supermarkets and tobacconists, as well as clothing, footwear and accessory shops. Pharmacies, perfumeries, homeware stores, travel agencies and personal services like hairdressers, beauty salons and photo services are also included.
The council is encouraging both residents and visitors to make use of the public car park, support local businesses and take advantage of the scheme, which aims to boost activity in the town centre and ease some of the financial pressure felt after the holiday period.
For more local events, news 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
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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.
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