Four sessions at the Edificio Bioclimático in Yecla The Escuela Municipal de Bellas Artes in Yecla is offering a short course in digital portraits with four sessions on 6th, 8th, 13th and 15th May in the Edificio Bioclimático, with registration..

Extended museum opening times, extra tourist information staff and 10,000 leaflets for the Fiestas de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca In preparation for the flood of visitors who arrive in Caravaca every year for the famous local fiestas at the beginning..

A magical history tour of Caravaca for religious and non-religious visitors alike! With Easter Week about to start and most towns and cities in the Region of Murcia about to begin an exhaustive program of Semana Santa processions blending religious..

Guided tours of the convent are available on the 15th of every month In order to cater for the huge influx of visitors during the Holy Jubilee Year of 2024 in Caravaca de la Cruz the tourism department of the Town Hall has announced that the convent..

The 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..

A 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..

Up to 72 hours free motor home camping close to the city centre of Caravaca The council-run motor home and caravan park in Caravaca de la Cruz is located 2 kilometres from the RM-15 motorway alongside the RM-715 in Calle Pabellón (click for map)...

A 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 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 Museo de Música Étnica y Colección Carlos Blanco Fadol in Barranda The man responsible for this amazing place is a remarkable man by the name of Carlos Blanco Fadol. There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world with a passion..

Caravaca 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’s doubly..

The second most important place of worship in Caravaca The parish church of El Salvador in Caravaca de la Cruz (Parroquia de El Salvador) plays an important part in the Holy Jubilee celebrations which are held every seven years in the city, and is..

100% ecological family-run winery supporting the Ruta del Vino de Yecla Bodegas Evine is an ecological family-run winery operating under the Denominación de Origen de Yecla (D.O. Yecla) which produces small volumes of wine, the emphasis being on..

The mid-May fiestas feature folk dancing, music and the famous parade of floats made from quilled paper Every year in mid-May in Yecla, reflecting the town’s agricultural heritage, the local fiestas are celebrated in honour of San Isidro, the patron..

Caravaca and its neighbours Cehegín, Bullas, Calasparra and Bullas all offer a fascinating range of experiences to visitors The city of Caravaca de la Cruz is one of only 5 to have been awarded the status of “Holy Cities” by the Vatican and is..

Visit Caravaca and experience its extraordinary historical, cultural and spiritual heritage One of the greatest treasures in the Region of Murcia, attracting visitors interested in culture, history, nature and the Catholic faith, is in the north-west..

2024 will bring thousands of walkers to the north-west of Murcia as they hike to Caravaca As Caravaca de la Cruz prepares for its 7-yearly Holy Jubilee in 2024 and gets ready to welcome thousands of hikers and religious pilgrims there are various..

Ulea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new branch of the pilgrimage..

Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically varied landscape, and the following selection..

A study of the Holy Shroud in the former church of the Compañía de Jesús in Caravaca de la Cruz “The Mystery Man en Caravaca” is one of the major exhibitions being held in the Holy city of Caravaca de la Cruz during the Holy Jubilee Year of..

Works by the Yecla-born artist at the Casa Municipal de la Cultura in Yecla The evening of April 4 sees the opening of a new art exhibition at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla featuring work by painter Paz Gil Díaz, who was born in Yecla and..

Almost 100 sporting activities in and around Yecla at the first event of its kind in the municipality A new initiative has been launched by the Town Hall of Yecla in northern Murcia to promote sporting and adventure tourism activity in the area, with..

The event coincides with the first International Sports Tourism Week of Yecla Among the events being held in Yecla during the town’s first International Sports Tourism Week between April 22 and 28 is this free guided hike organized by the Club Monta..

Popular favourites to raise funds for Alzheimer care at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla This show to raise funds for the AFAD charity, which helps those with Alzheimer and their families, features singers Tony Beteta and Oché Cortés performing a series..

The event in Jumilla doubles up as the regional half-marathon championship of Murcia It has been announced that the half-marathon of Jumilla, which is being held this year on Saturday April 27, will double up as the Region of Murcia half-marathon..

The 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..

Enjoy the beautiful Plaza de Arriba of Jumilla and other important buildings before sampling the local cuisine and wine! This guided walk takes visitors (and interested locals!) on a short trip through the charming old centre of the town of Jumilla..

The ITF W35 tour event features up and coming tennis players from all over the world The tennis club of Yecla in northern Murcia is holding an international ITF W·% tour tournament from Monday April 29 to Sunday May 5 at their courts at Carretera..

The Running of the Wine Horses takes place every year on May 2 The Running of the Wine Horses is one of the most exciting and unique fiesta activities in the Region of Murcia and takes place every year on 2nd May. However, this one event, which enjoys..

Enjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before sampling some of the fine local wine 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 wooden walkways has been installed..

Last year marked the centenary of the death of the man who reforested Sierra Espuña This exhibition is a small sample of the work produced by local secondary school students in Totana on a project to commemorate the death of Ricardo Codorníu, the..

The station pays its first visit to Caravaca during the annual fiestas of the Holy Jubilee Year One of the features of this year’s annual fiestas in Caravaca de la Cruz, already made more special by the fact that in 2024 the city is celebrating..

A tour of the architectural treasures of the historic city of Mula The "Churches, Heritage and Stories" guided tour of Mula (held in Spanish) is a visit back through the history of the town’s churches, revealing the solemnity of the of..

Groups from Murcia and Ciudad Real join the local Grupo Folclórico Arabí at the Teatro Concha Segura The 14th edition of the annual “Muestra Nacional de Folclore Ciudad de Yecla” is taking place on Sunday May 11, coinciding with the Fiestas..

Local groups to the fore as Yecla celebrates one of its traditional annual fiestas The majority of music groups performing at the Los Ventorillos venue (click for map) during this year’s fiestas of San Isidro are local musicians, while efforts have..

The Feria del Mueble is a major event in the annual calendar of Yecla Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, is home to one of the largest clusters of companies and professionals in the furniture, timber and related industries at both domestic..

The Caravaca pilgrimage routes are expecting multitudes of walkers in the Holy Jubilee year of 2024 A series of special hiking and walking events is being held this summer by the Sport department of the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz to coincide..

Both 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..

“Live Then and Now” continues the varied musical program at Yecla Music School The Asociación de Amigos de la Música of Yecla is holding a series of 13 events in its 22nd “Aula de Conciertos” cycle in the first half of 2024, continuing a..

Trail running, mountain biking and obstacle races in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz An innovative sporting event is taking place for the first time in Caravaca de la Cruz on June 2 involving competitors undertaking one of three gruelling endurance..

Locations to send chills down your spine even in the heat of the Costa Cálida summer! The Region of Murcia is renowned for its sunshine, the warmth of its climate and its people, the good living and the delicious food, but even the Costa Cálida..

The Equial Quartet continue the varied musical program at Yecla Music School The Asociación de Amigos de la Música of Yecla is holding a series of 13 events in its 22nd “Aula de Conciertos” cycle in the first half of 2024, continuing a program..

Memorias de una Etapa continues the varied musical program at Yecla Music School The Asociación de Amigos de la Música of Yecla is holding a series of 13 events in its 22nd “Aula de Conciertos” cycle in the first half of 2024, continuing a program..

Five trombonists continue the varied musical program at Yecla Music School The Asociación de Amigos de la Música of Yecla is holding a series of 13 events in its 22nd “Aula de Conciertos” cycle in the first half of 2024, continuing a program..

The popular Spanish singer performs at the Basílica of Caravaca One of the many special events being held this year to coincide with the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz is this concert featuring singer Luz Casal outside the Basílica on..

A light rock concert to end the varied musical program at Yecla Music School The Asociación de Amigos de la Música of Yecla is holding a series of 13 events in its 22nd “Aula de Conciertos” cycle in the first half of 2024, continuing a program..

The popular Spanish singer performs at the Basílica of Caravaca One of the many special events being held this year to coincide with the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz is this concert featuring singer Loquillo outside the Basílica on 20th..

Half a dozen plans for a day away from the beach in the Costa Cálida! School’s almost out for summer, and thousands of families will be heading from all over Europe to the Costa Cálida for their annual dose of sun, sea and sand, but of course..

A green oasis of nature and wildlife in Calasparra in northern Murcia The tourist information point of Cañaverosa in the municipality of Calasparra is located at the entrance to the astonishing Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, alongside the..

Some of the most demanding ascents in southern Spain are to be found in the mountains of Murcia The Region of Murcia is something of a paradise for nature lovers who enjoy exploring on two wheels, with rides ranging from the flat crop fields of the..

Calasparra is one of only three areas in Spain with Denomination of Origin status for locally grown rice Despite rice being one of the commonest foods on the planet it is a relatively rare sight to see the product being cultivated in Europe, but in..

Wednesday is market day in Cehegín: fresh fruit and veg and a range of other goods For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets..

Saturday is market day in Mula: fresh fruit and veg and a range of other goods For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets, which..

Friday is market day in Calasparra: fresh fruit and veg and a range of other goods For many expats and visitors, one of the great joys of shopping in Spain is the opportunity to buy fresh products and bargain clothes in the weekly local markets..

The main square of the old quarter of Calasparra The Plaza de la Corredera is the most important square in the town of Calasparra and is centrally located in the heart of the old quarter. It has been re-modelled several times and today contains..

Part of the Moorish battlements can still be seen at the majestic hilltop fortress of Benizar The remains of the castle of Benizar, in the north-west of Moratalla close to the boundary with the region of Castilla-La Mancha, are perched magnificently..

The figure of the patron of Calasparra is brought from her rural sanctuary into the town Every 1st May the figure of the Virgen de la Esperanza is brought down from her sanctuary outside Calasparra to the town below, where she remains until the first..

The Order of Saint John the Hospitaller in the Region of Murcia 1244-1851 The Orden de San Juan de Jerusalén is a religious order of knights known in English as the Knights of the Order of Saint John the Hospitaller, which grew from a brotherhood..

Calasparra Fiestas and Traditions Calasparra has a number of local fiestas and festivals throughout the year, intertwining its rich history with the main local traditions which define the town, namely the agricultural links of Calasparra, rice growing..

Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Esperanza, Calasparra One of the most beautiful sanctuaries in the Region of Murcia is that of the Virgen de la Esperanza in Calasparra. This little sanctuary is cut into the rock face of a sheer cliff overlooking..