Rural accommodation to be provided at the popular mountain beauty spot in the Sierra de Santa Ana Work has now officially begun to refurbish the house which stands alongside the Monastery of Santa Ana del Monte, in the mountains a few kilometres south..

The complex is known to have existed some 2,400 years ago, prior to the arrival of the Romans in Yecla The team of archaeologists working at the archaeological site of Los Torrejones, in the municipality of Yecla (click for map), has been strengthened..

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 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..

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..

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..

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..

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 life and achievements of the Jumilla-born clergyman during the 17th century at the Jerónimo Molina Ethnography and Natural Science Museum Juan Lozano Lozano was born in Jumilla in 1610 and became an important member of the Augustine religious..

Water park, river rafting and theme part excursions organized by the Town Hall of Caravaca Among the sporting and leisure activities organized for the summer of 2024 by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz is a series of subsidies days out for youngsters..

The characters of Lewis Carroll come to life in this natural beauty spot of Caravaca de la Cruz Throughout the month of July an evening production of Alice in Wonderland is being offered (in Spanish) at Las Fuentes del Marqués, the beautiful park..

Performances outside the church of San Francisco in Yecla A series of open-air concerts and cinema screening are being held with the collaboration of the “Odeon” film club outside the church of San Francisco in Yecla this July, offering outdoor..

Prehistoric adornments have been found at various archaeological sites in the area of Jumilla People often laugh at the ever-changing bling of modern fashion and mock those who seem to be over-concerned with their physical appearance, but it is well..

The last 100 years of wine-making history on display in Jumilla This exhibition of wine bottle labels at the Wine Museum of Jumilla displays some of the labels from the last 100 years of wine production in the area which now enjoys DOP (protected..

Enjoy an evening of wine and artwork at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla Five of the leading wineries affiliated to the Jumilla Wine Route are holding Friday evening art and tasting workshops during July and early August, with absolute beginners in..

Barranda and Archivel host the first two “Noches de Raíz” evenings during mid-July The program of entertainments organized by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz for the summer of 2024 has been widened to incorporate a series of four folk music..

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 themed dinner is followed by an evening of free live music in Caravaca The Town Hall of Caravaca, in collaboration with the regional tourist board of Murcia and Estrella Levante, has announced additional events in late July to celebrate the Holy..

Alan Rickman stars in this comedy drama at the Museo del Vino in Jumilla Bottle Shock (Guerra de Vinos in Spanish) is a dramatic comedy starring Alan Rickman, based on the "Judgment of Paris", a 1976 wine competition in which California..

The guest band from the region of Madrid plays in the Plaza de Arriba in Jumilla The 26th edition of the annual “Asociación Musical Julián Santos” bands festival in Jumilla features the Unión Musical San Martín de Valdeiglesias, from the small..

Esparto grass and wine have been at the heart of economic activity in Jumilla for centuries “Las Raices del Esparto”, an exhibition tracing the long history of esparto grass weaving in the north of the Region of Murcia, is open to the public at..

Comedy theatre for all the family at the castle of Jumilla The Aye Circus Company comes to the Teatro Vico in Jumilla with a show full of clowns, acrobats, fun and dance, interacting with the audience in a show to delight all the family. The..

Teresa y Juan, una Mística Amistad at the convent or monastery of San José in Caravaca de la Cruz During August 2024 the former convent or monastery of San José in Caravaca de la Cruz is hosting a semi-comic theatrical representation of the friendship..

Gloria Reina provides the music while wine is supplied by Bodega San Isidro The second in a series of three music and wine evenings in Caravaca de la Cruz this summer takes place on Thursday August 1 in the splendid setting of the archaeological museum..

Jumilla continues to revive its medieval religious traditions with an adaptation of this 16th-century work One of the traditions in Jumilla prior to the national fiesta of Assumption Day on August 15 is the performance of the medieval “Auto de la..

Four free concerts by Spanish folk groups in the village of Barranda The annual “A La Luna de Barranda” season of free summer evening concerts is being held during the month of August with Spanish musicians delighting the audiences in the cool..

The characters of Lewis Carroll come to life in this natural beauty spot of Caravaca de la Cruz Following the enormous success acheived during July, when over 2,000 people saw the show, the run of "Alicia en El País de las Maravillas" at..

Jumilla para el Recuerdo features entries in the annual photography competition in Jumilla The Jerónimo Molina museum of Ethnography and Natural Science is hosting an exhibition from August 6 to September 1 of photographs which were entered by this..

The August fiestas in Jumilla revolve around the grape harvest and the renowned folk festival Jumilla celebrates its annual fiestas in August, combining the celebrations of the feast day of the Virgen de la Asunción (the patron of the town) with..

Explore the fruit-growing countryside of Mula in the north-west of the Region of Murcia The small village of Yéchar (population approximately 400) lies 7 kilometres from the town of Mula in north-western Murcia and just 2 kilometres from the beauty..

A truly medieval setting in Jumilla for this screening of the 1975 Python classic! Follow once again the adventures and mishaps of King Arthur as they meet the taunting Frenchman, the Black Knight, the Killer Rabbit and the Knights Who Say Ni on their..

Zafarrancho provide the music while wine is supplied by Bodega Pura Viña The last in a series of three music and wine evenings in Caravaca de la Cruz this summer takes place on Thursday August 1 in the traditional setting of the bullring of the city..

The wine-producing town of Yecla celebrates the picking of the first grapes of the season The 2024 Fiestas de la Vendimia in Yecla, which are held to mark the picking of the first wine grapes of the season, are taking place over the weekend of September..

The end of the grape-picking season is celebrated with a wine-related and gastronomic fair in the centre of Jumilla Just as the town of Jumilla in northern Murcia holds its annual fiestas to coincide with the picking of the first grapes of the season..

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..