MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

5 (or 6!) spring fiestas not to miss during early May in the Region of Murcia!Flowers, partying, fun, spectacle, religion, poignancy, music and food welcome the spring in the Costa Cálida For many people May is the best month to be spending time in the Region of Murcia: the weather is warming up nicely after the uncertainty of..

Spring 2026 visiting timetable at Jumilla castleThe 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 restored..

February 1 A Holy Jubilee Year begins in AbanillaThe town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion to the Most Holy Cross in the town, and the year is officially..

7-course gourmet taster menu on a short walk in Caravaca de la Cruz for just 25.50 euros!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..

Until May 10 Sculpture exhibition by Eduardo Beristain in Jumilla22 figures created over the last 30 years at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The Casa del Artesano in Jumilla is holding an exhibition of the work of Basque sculptor Eduardo Beristain until 10th May under the title of “Vida Sentida”. On display..

May 7 to 10 The Phantom of the Opera in the city of MurciaThe most successful musical of all time at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Ever since it was first performed in London in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom of the Opera has been delighting and enthralling theatregoers all over the..

May 8 to 10 Huge second-hand vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoOver 1,000 cars and other vehicles for sale at the largest event of its kind in the Region of Murcia Now in its 22nd edition, the annual second-hand and semi-new car and vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco is taking place between 8th and 10th..

May 9 and 10 Romería del Cristo Amarrado in JumillaThe revered figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping Post is accompanied back to its mountain sancutary Every year on the second Sunday in May the Romería del Cristo Amarrado takes place in Jumilla, as the sculpted figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping..

May 10 Free bird-watching walk in the Moratalla countrysideLearn elementary bird species identification close to the small village of Benizar The town of Moratalla in north-west Murcia is currently holding its annual spring Lavender Festival, “Lalavand 26”, and one of the events being organized is this..

May 10 Guided tour of the castle of JumillaFantastic views from the historic 14th-century fortress which oversaw the development of Jumilla over the centuries In the clear air of autumn the views which can be enjoyed in the vast landscapes of the north of Murcia are quite breathtaking, and few are..

May 14 to 17 Museums Night events in JumillaThe great local museums of Jumilla open late and events include concerts, escape rooms, guided tours and workshops The small town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is blessed with far more than its fair share of history and museums, with the medieval castle standing..

May 15 to 17 The Romería of San Isidro Labrador in the Caravaca village of Poyos de CeldaA three-day event in one of the most isolated parts of the Murcia countryside! Los Poyos de Celda, home to the remains of an old 13th-century castle, is located in the almost empty countryside of the far west of Caravaca de la Cruz, close to the boundary with..

May 16 Night of the Museums in LorcaGreat shows and spectacles, free entry to sites of historical and architectural interest, fun for children and a huge range of entertainment as Lorca shows off its overwhelming wealth of cultural heritage! La Noche de los Museos is being held all over Spain..

May 16 Guided tour of medieval MoratallaThe intimate atmosphere of this old fortress town in northern Murcia harks back to the Middle Ages The town of Moratalla in north-west Murcia has an atmospheric and complete old quarter with winding streets clustered around the foot of the castle and plenty..

May 17 Explore Jumilla's famous wine country with a Raquel Tours guided experienceA wine museum, bodega visit, unlimited lunch and live music, all from just €95 with pick-ups from across Murcia If you're looking for a great day out this month, Raquel Tours has just the thing on Sunday May 17, with a full-day guided wine tour..

May 17 Free guided walk in the Cañaverosa nature reserve in north-west MurciaBeauty on the banks of the River Segura between Moratalla and Calasparra The Cañaverosa nature reserve was created in 1992 and occupies an area of approximately 225 hectares in the far north-west of the Region of Murcia, straddling the municipal boundary..

May 24 Free guided walk along the Chicharra greenway in YeclaThe visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante 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..

May 24 Free spring tour of the old town of CehegínThe picturesque old centre of Cehegín becomes even more welcoming in late May! The town of Cehegín in north-west Murcia is renowned for its picturesque beauty and stunning landscape all year round but is especially attractive at certain times..

June 6 Desafío Arcilasis in the Caravaca village of ArchivelThe Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience  The details have been confirmed for this year’s “Desafío Arcilasis” event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength..

July 23 ZZ Top live in concert in MurciaThe legendary US rock band are still touring and attracting sellout audiences After almost 50 years together Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis (replacing the late and lamented Dusty Hill) are still on the road, taking the image made famous by their..