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The local council in Alhama de Murcia is starting the tender process for a new residential care home for seniors. A project that the local leaders say is both necessary and long overdue, as demand for places continues to rise.
Mayor Rosa Sánchez said the plan responds to a need that has been evident for years. The council has repeatedly asked regional authorities to expand capacity at the existing Residencia Virgen del Rosario, by providing land and holding meetings, but no increase has materialised. Faced with that delay, the council has decided to move ahead with its own proposal while continuing to press for improvements at the current facility.
The new residence is planned for a municipal plot on Calle Perú, opposite the Servicio de Empleo y Formación. The first step will be a feasibility study to define the centre’s size, technical requirements and the costs, along with how many places could be publicly funded. The project will then go before councillors for approval before tender documents are drawn up.
Councillor Antonio García explained that residential care provision is normally managed by the regional government, but said the council has focused on what it can realistically deliver within its remit. He noted that demand is already high and expected to increase, making practical solutions essential.
Demographic data backs that view, Councillor Toni Sibina said the municipality is home to nearly 4,000 residents aged over 65. Early estimates suggest the new facility could offer around 100 places, with some reserved locally and others potentially arranged through the Instituto Murciano de Acción Social.
If the administrative stages progress as expected, officials hope to complete the main procedures during 2026 so the contract can be awarded in 2027. Local leaders say they want older residents who need a place to be able to stay in their own town, close to family, friends, and familiar surroundings.
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Image: Alhama de Murcia Town Hall
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.
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
