MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

Sabores del Camino gastronomy route in Caravaca de la CruzLocal restaurants in and around Caravaca join forces to promote their mouth-watering specialities! A new initiative launched by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has gained the support of 30 local bars and restaurants, all keen to promote their culinary..

Sunday September 7 Join the traditional pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San IsidroCelebrate community and local heritage with a special evening walk and farmers’ Mass this Sunday This coming Sunday September 7, in Yecla, the community will gather to take part in a much-loved tradition: the pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San Isidro..

September 12 to 22 Annual Fair in YeclaLive music with Mago de Oz topping the bill as the fairground and free archaeological tours during the annual September festivities in Yecla The annual September fair is being held in Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia between 12th and 23rd September..

Until September 21 Art exhibition by Isabel Yagüe Muñoz in Yecla“Lo que la tierra no olvida” at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla Local artist Isabel Yagüe Muñoz is holding an exhibition of her work entitled “Lo que la tierra no olvida” (What the Land Doesnt’ Forget) at the..

September 14 Open day at the archaeological site of Cerro del Castillo in YeclaVisit the site where Yecla castle once stood and see the evidence of the Moorish settlement of Hisn Yakka The 23rd edition of the Open Days season in Yecla gets under way on 14th September with a visit to the site of Cerro del Castillo, where visitors can..

September 14 Mountain running races for all ages at the Peñarrubia Lorca TrailThe main event is a 24-km run with 1750 metres of climb and descent The 13th edition of the “Peñarrubia Lorca Trail” is taking place on Sunday 14th September with five separate runs of different distances for different abilities..

September 20 Guided tour of the historic town centre of MoratallaDiscover the history and Semana Santa traditions of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia This guided tour of the town of Moratalla, which is dominated by the medieval castle and impressive churches, begins at 11.00 on Saturday September 20 at..

September 20 A candlelit dinner in Jumilla with live music and the fine wines of the areaThe Música Entre Vinos season ends with this splendid evening in the centre of Jumilla The annual “Música Entre Vinos” in Jumilla, a season of evening featuring live music and fine wines bearing the DOP Jumilla label, comes to a close..

September 21 Open day at the archaeological site of Los Torrejones in YeclaVisit this 2,000-year-old Roman villa in Yecla, one of 5 which were clustered together in the countryside The 23rd edition of the Open Days season in Yecla continues on 21st September with a visit to the site of Los Torrejones, where visitors can see for themselves..

September 21 Free guided tour of the Roman and Iberian temples in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónVisit the remains of pre-Christian settlements in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz Many centuries before the advent of the True Cross in Caravaca and the construction of the sanctuary and castle, the Romans and Iberians were already living in what is..

September 21 Guided visit to the snow wells of Sierra EspuñaThe restored snow wells in Alhama and Totana show how ice was created and stored for the city of Murcia in the past This unusual tour takes visitors to the snow wells near the highest point of the Regional Park of Sierra Espuña, centuries-..

September 27 and 28 Free dramatized guided tours of the historic centre of JumillaDramatized representations of the history of the architectural jewels of Jumilla In commemoration of World Tourist Day, which falls on 27th September, the Town Hall of Jumilla is holding two free guided tour of the architectural jewels in the old town centre..

September 27 Free guided tour of the way history is recorded in rock at Monte Arabí in YeclaBoth Nature and Man have left their mark on the rocks of Monte Arabí Over the course of the 10 million years or more since the “mystical mountain” of Monte Arabí in Yecla was formed, natural forces have sculpted some unique rock formations..

September 27 and 28 Complete free guided tours of the history, architecture and gastronomy of YeclaFour stop-off points are planned in Yecla at which cultural activities and tastings are provided The local tourism authorities in Yecla are celebrating World Tourism Day 2025, which has adopted the motto “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation&rdquo..

September 27 Free guided evening tour in CehegínThe cool evening air and twilight combine to make for an atmospheric walk around the historic town of Cehegín This free tour of the historic and picturesque town centre of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia begins at 20.30 in the..

September 28 Open day at the prehistoric rock art of Monte Arabí in YeclaSee paintings from the Bronze Age at this UNESCO World Heritage Site at the mystical mountain of Yecla The 23rd edition of the Open Days season in Yecla continues on 28th September with a visit to the prehistoric rock art and cave paintings at Monte Arabí..

September 28 Free concert by Vanesa Muela and Rodrigo Jarabo in BarrandaMelodic renditions of traditional songs at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on Sunday 28th September with..

October 4, 90-kilometre ultra-running endurance race to Caravaca de la CruzThe post-Jubilee year event in Caravaca also features marathon and half-marathon distances As the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz winds down after its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee year in 2024, one of the events maintaining pride of place in the annual sports calendar..

October 5 Free guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and the Museo MarianoEnjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before visiting two sites refelcting the history and traditions of the town  On the hill which borders the southern edge of the town of Yecla, where in centuries past the castle used to stand, a series of..

October 17 Free tour of the 6 main religious institutions in Caravaca de la CruzThe city of Caravaca has been attracting Catholic pilgrims since the 14th century Caravaca de la Cruz has attracted Catholic pilgrims and other religious tourists ever since the 14th century and this is still reflected in six monasteries, convents and foundations..