Wellness and Thermal Spas
The legendary Balneario
San Nicolás
The very name of the village recalls it: "Alhama" comes from Arabic and refers to the thermal waters. The springs rise at the foot of the Sierra de Gádor, and the present-day spa was built in 1877. The thermal pool keeps the water at 46 degrees all year round, soothing for the joints and breathing, and perfect for simply switching off.
Thermal circuits, Turkish baths and massages complete the visit. Fifteen minutes from the capital, it is a good base for combining mountain, desert and coast within a 25-kilometre radius.
Nature, Trails and Local Wonders
The must-sees of Alhama
The region's terrain offers incredible trails for all levels, straight from the village.
Hermitage Route
A cultural circuit linking the hermitages of San Antonio, San Juan, San Marcos and the Arab Morabito perched on the peaks.
More infoSierra de Gádor & MTB
The massif rises just south of the village and tops 2,200 metres at the Morrón de la Lagunilla. Trails and MTB among old lead mines, with a stop at the Parque de la Cascada.
More infoPanoramic Viewpoints
Sunsets from the Mirador de la Era la Coca and the historic La Puente aqueduct bridge — views over the whole valley.
More infoLas Canales de Padules
A family-friendly water route in a spectacular canyon carved by the river Andarax, with natural pools and waterfalls.
More infoMunicipal Pool
Large green areas, views of the sierra and a perfect family atmosphere. The village's refreshing oasis in summer.
More infoGastronomy & Tapas
Live the Almería tradition: a generous tapa served with every drink in the village's cosy bars.
More infoThrills and Adventures
The desert at our doorstep
A quarter of an hour's drive away is the Tabernas Desert, the only true desert in continental Europe: 280 km² of badlands where more than 300 films have been shot.
Buggy and 4×4 Tours
A 4x4, buggy or quad tour is the most direct way to explore the dry riverbeds and ravines of the desert. With a guide you reach the formations that served as a backdrop to Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy and to more recent shoots; in 2020 the European Film Academy declared this landscape a "Treasure of European Film Culture".
Thrills and a real escape, fifteen minutes from Alhama.
Oasys MiniHollywood
& Animal Reserve
Relive the spaghetti western epic in the towns built by Sergio Leone. Push open the doors of a saloon with stunt actors and watch the bank raids!
The complex also has a Zoological Reserve with lions, giraffes and tigers — a true animal oasis for the whole family, protecting species in the heart of the desert.
Step into Prehistory
Los Millares — 5,000 years
of history
Less than 10 kilometres from Alhama, Los Millares is the most important Copper Age archaeological site in western Europe (3,200 - 2,200 BC).
Wander among the reconstructed huts and an impressive megalithic necropolis of more than 80 tombs. Perfect for a family outing or for lovers of ancient history.
Art of Living
Andalusian Flavours
The tapas culture is an institution in Alhama. Every drink comes with a local speciality on the house. Don't miss the famous Migas or the Cherigan in the village bars.
For summer days, the Municipal Pool offers an idyllic setting with its blue waters facing the Sierra.