Caravaca de La Cruz
26 FEB - 31 DIC
From 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 these lands millennia ago, and that their first leanings towards artistic creativity found a means of expression in the primitive images they formed on the walls of their shelters in rocky outcrops. What¿s more, it is possible to visit some of these places and to fully appreciate..
Caravaca de La Cruz
17 ABR
St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times as an envoy of Santa Teresa de Jesús and at other times in his role as head of the Carmelite order in Andalucía. Among his work in the city of Caravaca was overseeing the spirituality of the convent of the barefoot Carmelites, founded by Santa Teresa de Jesús, and the founding of the monastery..
Caravaca de La Cruz
14 OCT - 31 DIC
Explore the region¿s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia¿s network of ¿Greenways¿ offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region¿s varied landscapes. From dramatic coastal promenades to peaceful vineyards and pine forests, these routes showcase the best of Murcia¿s nature and history, making them perfect for locals and visitors of all ages. Seaside and Industrial Heritage: Hornillo de Águilas Pier Greenway If you love coastal..
Caravaca de La Cruz
06 NOV - 31 DIC
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 and hiking routes to the Holy City is to be added to the already extensive network. The new route includes the towns and municipalities of Granja de Rocamora (in the Vega Baja area of the province of Alicante), Abanilla and Ulea (both in the Region of Murcia) which are united by their traditional..
Caravaca de La Cruz
17 ABR
St John of the Cross was canonized 300 years ago and made a Doctor of the Church 100 years ago San Juan de la Cruz (1542-91) was a Catholic priest and mystic and a Carmelite friar who spent various years in Caravaca, which he visited seven times, at times as an envoy of Santa Teresa de Jesús and at other times in his role as head of the Carmelite order in Andalucía. Among his work in the city of Caravaca was overseeing the spirituality of the convent of the barefoot Carmelites, founded by Santa Teresa de Jesús, and the founding of the monastery..
Caravaca de La Cruz
14 OCT - 31 DIC
Explore the region¿s scenic wonders with cycling and walking trails for every season Murcia¿s network of ¿Greenways¿ offers more than 170 kilometres of dedicated cycling and walking trails that make the most of the region¿s varied landscapes. From dramatic coastal promenades to peaceful vineyards and pine forests, these routes showcase the best of Murcia¿s nature and history, making them perfect for locals and visitors of all ages. Seaside and Industrial Heritage: Hornillo de Águilas Pier Greenway If you love coastal..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUN - 31 DIC
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 city under the name of Sabores del Camino, enabling visitors (and locals!) to enjoy the local cuisine whether they are exploring for the first time or retracing familiar ground. One of these routes is the ¿Camino de la Vera Cruz¿ (The Way of the True Cross), named after the holy relic housed..
Caravaca de La Cruz
18 JUN - 31 DIC
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 city under the name of Sabores del Camino, enabling visitors (and locals!) to enjoy the local cuisine whether they are exploring for the first time or retracing familiar ground. One of these routes is the ¿Camino de la Vera Cruz¿ (The Way of the True Cross), named after the holy relic housed..
Caravaca de La Cruz is considered to be one of the five holy cities in the world, and a key destination for pilgrims and travellers alike who are looking for an inspiring, different and above all enjoyable place to go.
