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Alhama de Murcia will host the Real Madrid Foundation's summer camp for the first time
The Real Madrid Foundation will officially bring its summer camp to Alhama de Murcia for the first time. The summer camp will run from June 29 to July 3 at the municipal pitch 'José Kubala'. The programme is backed by the Town Council of Alhama de Murcia and El Pozo Alimentación.
The camp was presented this week in the municipality and will welcome more than 100 young people. It's part of the Foundation's Campus Experience programme, which has been running for over 15 years and combines football training with personal development.
At the presentation, the Mayor of Alhama de Murcia, Rosa Sánchez, was joined by representatives from the Real Madrid Foundation and El Pozo Alimentación, who all spoke about the importance of bringing more sporting opportunities to young people in local towns.
The camp will follow the Real Madrid Foundation's training methodology, combining football sessions with key values such as teamwork, respect, motivation and independence. It is aimed at children aged between 7 and 15 years of age.
Rosa Sánchez described the arrival of the camp as a real opportunity for local children to access high-level coaching and the values of one of the world's biggest football clubs.
She also spoke about the importance of partnerships like this, saying that when public institutions and private companies work together, it has a direct impact on the well-being and development of young people.
The council also confirmed plans for a major upgrade of local sports facilities, including new 7-a-side and 5-a-side pitches, as demand for football in the area continues to grow.
From the Real Madrid Foundation, Félix González emphasised the educational side of the programme, saying the goal is for children to enjoy football while also learning values that stay with them long after the camp ends.
Parents can sign their children up via the following links, available in both Spanish and English:
Spanish: https://campusexperiencermf.com/institucionales-alhama-de-murcia
English: https://campusexperiencermf.com/en/institucionales-alhama-murcia
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today
Images: Alhama de Murcia Town Hall
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.
