The historic theatre was built in the heart of Caravaca in 1843 Work has now been completed on the restoration and upgrading of the historic Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca de la Cruz and the theatre is all set to reopen on Saturday 7th February with..

The work by Carlos Callizo blends in perfectly with the vegetation in Los Huertos del Vicario A new mural painting by Murcia artist Carlos Callizo has been created in the public park of Los Huertos del Vicario in Caravaca de la Cruz as part of the..

Guided walks and great photo opportunities as the countryside of Mula turns pink and white! One of the features of late winter in many parts of the Region of Murcia is the pink and white almond blossom which dominates the countryside, and although..

Cycling, hiking, the country air and gastronomy combine to make Caravaca a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors Every 7 years the city of Caravaca de la Cruz in north-west Murcia is one of the stars of the show at the huge FITUR Tourism Fair..

The Region of Murcia tourist board highlights the importance of Jumilla as a tourist destination On Thursday 21st January the Region of Murcia tourist board made a presentation at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid outlining new strategies relating..

The 15th-century castle of Jumilla has been restored to close to its original condition During the spring of 2026 the castle of Jumilla is open to visitors at weekends and on public holidays between 10.00 and 14.00, enabling you to visit this faithfully..

The Easter processions began over 600 years ago in Jumilla! The official poster promoting the events during Easter Week in Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status in recognition of their deep-rotted traditions and the..

Posters and leaflets are on display this week at the huge FITUR tourism fair in Madrid As we grit our teeth (if not the roads!) and put up with the cold of January throughout Spain, in Jumilla this week they’re already looking forward to the month..

A historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down..

Mi Pueblo y Su Fiesta at the Casa Municipal de Cultura de Yecla The opening is being held on Friday 23rd January at 20.00 of an exhibition of oil paintings by local cardiologist and artist José Luis Marco Quiles entitled "Mi pueblo y su fiesta..

Musical entertainment, a procession and plenty to eat and drink in rural Caravaca! The village of La Encarnación in the picturesque countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz is best known as the home to millennia of archaeological remains, which have led..

La Muerte no es el Final at the archaeological museum of Jumilla This fascinating exhibition, entitled “La Muerte no es el Final” (Death is Not the End), opens at the Jerónimo Molina archaeological museum in Jumilla on Thursday 5th February and..

¿A que no me conoces? at the Jerónimo Molina Museum of Ethnography and Natural Science in Jumilla This exhibition at the Jerónimo Molina Museum of Ethnography and Natural Science in Jumilla consists of photographs and other items which illustrate..

A circus show, parades and musical parties in Jumilla to celebrate Carnival The program has been confirmed for the 2026 Carnival celebrations in Jumilla, which fall earlier than in previous years, providing fun and entertainment for all the family..

A homage to Fernando Fernán-Gómez, at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla Written, directed and performed by José Sacristán, El Hijo del Cómica is a homage to the life and work of Fernando Fernán-Gómez, one of Spain’s favourite novelists, playwrights..

A touching drama at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz After the death of graphic reporter Isabel her loved ones discover that she kept notes on trips she had made with each of them, telling the story of her own life through..

The tour of Yecla includes two churches and the Teatro Concha Segura This free guided tour in Yecla on Saturday 7th February begins at 10.00 at the Iglesia del Niño Jesús and includes visits to some of the Modernist architectural jewels of the town..

Learn about the history of the castle of Jumilla from the noble family who built it and occupied it for centuries! During the spring of 2026 two dramatized guided tours are being held (in Spanish) of the imposing castle of Jumilla, which stand high..

An entertaining history tour of the northernmost town in Murcia! How long have people been walking on these old cobbled streets? Who built this archway, and why, and when? To find out the answers in the historic old centre of Yecla join this guided..

Entre Letras y Copas, el Vino en la Literatura at the Museo del Vino in Jumilla On Thursday 12th February a special evening devoted to fine wine and literature is being held at the wine museum of Jumilla, reflecting the way in which wine and letters..

History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..

Fun, music and drama at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla The Teatro Inestables company present a special gala at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla in which a light-hearted look is taken at some of the most universal traditions associated with the festivities of..

A children’s party, the main parade and the Burger Week event in Caravaca The poster for this year’s Carnival celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz, the capital of the north-west of the Region of Murcia, has been designed by primary school student..

Unusual burial goods including decorative horse-riding equipment have been discovered at the 2,700-year-old site The burial ground of El Collado y Pinar de Santa Ana in Jumilla was first discovered in modern times as long ago as the 18th century and..

In the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined The history of the Holy City of Caravaca is characterized by two main elements: the presence of the Vera Cruz, believed by many to..

The 2023 drama thriller at the wine museum of Jumilla Sound of Freedom, directed and co-written by Alejandro Monteverde in 2023 and starring Jim Caviezel, Mira Sorvino, and Bill Camp, concerns an ex-U.S. government agent who endeavours to rescue children..

A programme combining vitality, sobriety and light at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla Under the baton of resident conductor Salvador Pérez Sánchez the Asociación Musical Julián Santos of Jumilla are offering this 22nd annual “Homage to the Flag”..

Drama based on a 17th century riddle penned by Lope de Vega at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz This drama performed by the National Classical Theatre Company is based on a prologue written by Lope de Vega in 1607, during..

The award-winning performance by Adrián Conte at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla Eusebio is a hotel porter whose life is lived mainly in the foyer of his workplace, surrounded by cases and bags while he dreams of giving a better life to his children...

The 4,000-year-old figures are believed to be unique among objects found in the Iberian Peninsula In May 2025 archaeologists working at the site of El Cerro del Tío Pimentón were stunned to unearth a group of 10 terracotta figures unlike any others..

Classical music at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz The Ignis String Quartet came about as the merging of two generations: four young musical talents and one established classical maestro, namely cellist Marek Jerie of..

Enjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before visiting two sites refelcting the history and traditions of the town and tasting delicious extra virgin olive oil! On the hill which borders the southern edge of the town of Yecla, where in centuries..

Can writer Benito Pérez Galdós save Agatha Christie’s life at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz While staying at the Hotel Taoro in Tenerife, Agatha Christie finds that she can’t sleep as she turns over the details..

A tapas route with a difference as Jumilla restaurants offer wine with their culinary snacks The annual KM 0 tapas route, which is being held in and around the town of Jumilla for the 6th time in 2026, inlcudes wineries from the area which are affiliated..

Explore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva de la Excomuni..

El Pequeño Mundo de la Música at the recently re-opened Teatro Thullier in Caravaca de la Cruz El Pequeño Mundo de la Música is a show based on 12 original songs, each with its own audiovisual effects and theatrical presentation, and is aimed..

Superb winery and vineyard tours, tastings, meals and a wonderful all-round experience in the landscape of Murcia Many places in inland Murcia have recently been celebrating World Wine Tourism Day, with special events such as winery tours, museum..

Learn about the history of the castle of Jumilla from the noble family who built it and occupied it for centuries! During the spring of 2026 two dramatized guided tours are being held (in Spanish) of the imposing castle of Jumilla, which stand high..

Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the..

Visit the legendary mountain and the 10,000-year-old prehistoric artwork of Yecla This guided hike at the mystical mountain of Monte Arabí in Yecla, in the north of Murcia, is of special interest not only to palaeontologists and archaeologists, due..

The Jubilee celebrates the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas in Cehegín On 25th July 2025 a year-long Holy Jubilee Year begins in the town of Cehegín in the north-west of the Region of Murcia in honour..

Enjoy the city centre as you discover some of the favourite snacks of Caravaca! In 2025 the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has joined forces with local restaurants to launch a series of five easily affordable gastronomic routes in and around the..

A brilliant healthy way to discover the city and surroundings of Caravaca One of the most enjoyable, healthiest and most environmentally-friendly ways to explore any location is on the saddle of your bike, and these guided excursions in the holy city..

Olive oil tourism in the Region of Murcia Here in the Region of Murcia olive oil is an essential part of our culture and our history, and now of our tourist activity as well! Olive oil is becoming more and more popular and rightly so, representing..

Hiking, 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..

This meat and flatbread meal has nothing to do with Andalusian gazpacho! Those of us who live on the coast tend to think we know about gazpacho, the cool summer drink made from blended tomato, cucumber and other ingredients. But don’t imagine that..

A lovely tasty and filling accompaniment to the Easter Week processions of Jumilla! Particularly popular during the processions and celebrations of Semana Santa in Jumilla, which have been awarded International Tourist Interest status, this humble..

A 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..

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..

A 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..

Millennia 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..

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..

A harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants..

The Vía Verde del Chicharra covers a distance of 31.6 kilometres The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running from Yecla in the north of the..

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..

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..

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..

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..

A small agricultural village in northern Lorca on the old inland route to Andalucía La Parroquia, also known as La Parroquia de la Fuensanta and La Tova, is a small village with around 500 residents in the western part of the “Tierras Altas”..

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..