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..
10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of MurciaFrom Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans inhabited..
8 romantic getaways in inland Murcia to celebrate Valentine's Day!The warmth of romantic settings more than makes up for the cold winter nights in the north of Murcia… It seems as though the extended Spanish Christmas, New Year and Three Kings festivities have only just ended, but already it’s time to look forward..
Discover the natural paradise of the River Argos in north-western MurciaHiking, kayaking, birdwatching and the simple joy of the countryside in Caravaca, Cehegín and Calasparra Source: ITREM The River Argos is far from being a major waterway but it is one of the natural jewels of the north-west of the Region of Murcia..
5 natural monuments in the Region of MurciaPlaces in Murcia where the spectacle of nature takes the breath away The Region of Murcia, in the south-east of Spain, is known mainly for its warm climate (with over 320 days of sunshine per year), but apart from the weather there are many more reasons to..
The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la CruzThe Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year to Caravaca de la Cruz in 1998..
Museo Carrilero sculpture museum in Caravaca de la CruzThe art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero in Caravaca de la Cruz Sculptor José Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His father was head of the..
The village of Barranda in Caravaca de la CruzA popular rural tourism destination with a prestigious musical museum on the high ground of north-western Murcia Barranda is a small village in the high ground of north-western Murcia on the RM-730 road between Caravaca de la Cruz and La Puebla de Don Fadrique..
Casa-Museo de Los Caballos del Vino, the Wine Horses Museum in Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2 then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and..
The Sierra de Mojantes in Caravaca de la CruzFabulous views from the highest point of the Caravaca countryside The Sierra de Mojantes mountain range includes the highest point in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz at 1,615 metres above sea level, and an area of 1483 hectares is protected by ZEPA..
The Cerro de la Fuente archaeological site of Archivel in Caravaca de la CruzRemains of buildings from up to 5,000 years ago in the coumtryside west of Caravaca The popular village of Archivel, a few kilometres west of the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz, is not only a favourite destination for rural tourism but also an area rich..
Peña Rubia and El Nevazo in Caravaca de la CruzA popular walking and picnic area and home to a sleeping giant named Tomir! Peña Rubia is a vertical limestone peak in the Cerro Gordo area of mountainous terrain, surrounded by pine forest and a perfect mountain ecosystem. The escarpments reach a maximum..
The village of Archivel in the countryside of Caravaca de la CruzA picturesque rural retreat, a popular rural tourism destination and a wealth of history shared with Caravaca The village of Archivel lies in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz between Barranda (also in Caravaca) and Campo de San Juan (in Moratalla)..
The archaeological museum of Caravaca de la CruzThe Museo Arqueológico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The extraordinary history and pre-history of the Region of Murcia provides rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn of the existence of..
The Museo de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca de la CruzThe Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the True Cross which provides..
Las Fuentes del Marqués and the Torreón de los Templarios in Caravaca de la CruzA wonderful natural beauty spot with an interpretation centre and water features in Caravaca Las Fuentes del Marqués is an attractive natural park area about 2km from the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz and is an ideal place to escape the milling crowds..
The Beauty of the Extraordinary in the Region of MurciaCaravaca de la Cruz is a focal point for spirituality and culture during 2024 Source: ITREM, regional tourist board of Murcia, “La belleza de lo Extraordinario” It’s always a great time to visit the Region of Murcia but in 2024 that&rsquo..
The Vía Verde del Noroeste greenway and Caravaca de la CruzA 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the Region of Murcia and is also..
The village and rural district of La Encarnación in Caravaca de la CruzMillennia of archaeological remains have been found in the picturesque mountain scenery of La Encarnación It has been said that if one place in the Region of Murcia above all others can boast archaeological remains which transcend the centuries, representing..