MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

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..

Sabores del Camino gastronomy route in Caravaca de la CruzLocal restaurants in and around Caravaca join forces to promote their mouth-watering specialities! A new initiative launched by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has gained the support of 30 local bars and restaurants, all keen to promote their culinary..

Sunday September 7 Join the traditional pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San IsidroCelebrate community and local heritage with a special evening walk and farmers’ Mass this Sunday This coming Sunday September 7, in Yecla, the community will gather to take part in a much-loved tradition: the pilgrimage to the Hermitage of San Isidro..

October 3 to November 9 Art exhibition of images of Santa Catalina in Jumilla“Ceci n’est pas une Santa Catalina” at the Museum of Ethnography and Natural Science in Jumilla A group of 25 artists have collaborated to produce this exhibition, featuring a variety of diverse techniques and styles to represent in their..

October 3 to 17 Exhibition of abstract art by Pablo Celdrán in Caravaca de la CruzFilacterias Cromáticas at the Casa de la Cultura in Caravaca This exhibition features the work of local artist Pablo Celdrán Ferrer-Egea (aka Taomí) and can be visited at the Casa de la Cultura in Caravaca de la Cruz (located in the Plaza..

October 12, 19 and 26 Open days at the Yecla castle archaeological siteFree visits to the site of the 11th-century former fortress on what is still known as the Castle Hill in Yecla Work is continuing at the archaeological site of Hisn Yakka, the former castle of Yecla on the hill which is now home to the Santuario de la Virgen..

Until November 2 Exhibition by artist Emilio Pascual in Yecla“Con los Ojos Cerrados” at the Asociación de Mayordomos in Yecla The exhibition room of the Asociación de Mayordomos de la Purísima Concepción in Yecla (Calle Niño Jesús nº 9, click for map) is hosting..

October 17 Free tour of the 6 main religious institutions in Caravaca de la CruzThe 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 and foundations..

October 18 Jumilla Half-Marathon and 10-km raceSign up now to take part in the “Jumilla Ciudad del Vino” events Registration is now open (and remains so until 15th October) for the 7th edition of the “Jumilla Ciudad del Vino” half-marathon and 10-km running races, which start and..

October 18 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of El Berro, The Gateway to Sierra EspuñaThe village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, is a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia this autumn and..

October 13 to 30 Mystical painting exhibition and concerts in CaravacaThe exhibition commemorates the relationship of Caravaca de la Cruz with leading Catholic mystics during the 16th century The Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz is immensely proud of its close ties with the figures of Santa Teresa de Ávila and San Juan..

October 19 Free guided tour of the cemetery of JumillaThe 19th century mausoleums and pantheons are predominantly in the Romantic style The main cemetery of Jumilla is not only a last resting place for the deceased, but also a site which allows insights into the historical and artistic heritage of the town as..

October 19 Las 09.43, theatrical drama in JumillaA play of mystery and bewilderment a the Teatro Vico in Jumilla The action of this play, performed by Representanment and Iraty, is set in Moscow in the early 20th century, where the matriarch of the Petrova family dies and is buried with a valuable gold and..

October 19 Guided tour of the historic town centre of MoratallaDiscover the history and Semana Santa traditions of Moratalla in the north-west of the Region of Murcia This guided tour of the town of Moratalla, which is dominated by the medieval castle and impressive churches, begins at 11.00 on Saturday September 19 ..

October 19 Reforestation campaign in the Yecla countrysideHelp restore the natural vegetation in the Altiplano area of northern Murcia The need for reforestation in the dry landscape of south-eastern Spain is as acute as ever as the effects of climate change become more and more apparent and this annual event in..

October 22 Free flamenco and classical guitar concert in CaravacaJavier García Moreno and Pedro Navarro open the Flamenco Festival in Caravaca de la Cruz in the church of San Sebastián Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, Caravaca de la Cruz is once again holding its own Flamenco Festival..

October 23 Flamenco dancer Maise Márquez unveils a new choreography in CaravacaReversión is performed at the Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca as part of the second annual flamenco festival Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, Caravaca de la Cruz is once again holding its own Flamenco Festival in 2025, featuring..

October 24 El Amor Brujo, the flamenco classic by Manuel de Falla, in a special concert in CaravacaA special night in Caravaca as Lidia Plaza is joined by the OSRM at the superb old church of El Salvador Following the success of last year’s inaugural edition, Caravaca de la Cruz is once again holding its own Flamenco Festival in 2025, featuring six..

October 24 The Hochsauerlandskreis Symphony Orchestra in JumillaA program of works by Beethoven and local composers at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla The High Sauerland district is located in the north-east of Germany, sharing borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, and the local symphony orchestra (conductor Marcos Kopf..

October 25 and 26 Matavendimia wine festival and fiestas in JumillaJumilla celebrates the end of grape-picking season with another year of top-drawer wines already being produced This year’s annual Matavendimia event in Jumilla, which is held to coincide (more or less) with the end of the grape harvest, is being held..