The territory is especially raised in the north-west, where some raised landforms occur and the south-eastern foot of Sierra Espuña mountain range occurs, and even the north-west end of Alhama de Murcia occupies the mountain range itself.

[4][5][6] A defensive construction of the late Bronze Age has been found in the north of the municipality.

[11] The Battle of Faḥṣ al-Jullāb between the Almohad Caliphate and the Taifa of Murcia was fought here on 15 October 1165.

[15] The most widely grown products are the grapes, oranges, lettuces, and cauliflowers and broccoli.

The main town hosts a centro de salud (a primary care centre).