Alcantarilla is a town and municipality located in southeastern Spain within the Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. It is situated in close proximity to the regional capital, the city of Murcia, which lies only 7 kilometers away.
The municipality is characterized by its geographical position, as it is entirely surrounded by various "pedanías" belonging to the municipality of Murcia. These neighboring areas include Sangonera La Seca, San Ginés, Nonduermas, Puebla de Soto, La Ñora, Javalí Viejo, and Javalí Nuevo.