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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..

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 9 to 12 Annual fair in Caravaca de la Cruz 2025Live music, a fairground, gastronomic events, an antiques market, motor vehicle displays and a children's fairground in Caravaca The city of Caravaca de la Cruz offers a wide range of activities over the weekend of October 9 to 12 as it enjoys its..

October 10 to 12 Las Cocinas del Jubileo gastronomy fair returns to Caravaca A gourmet market, Michelin-starred chefs. showcooking and new experiences for all in the centre of Caravaca Showcasing the gastronomic richness of the region of Murcia, this year's Las Cocinas del Jubileo gastronomic fair in Caravaca is sponsored..

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 Tragacuestas Trail charity mountain run in Caravaca de la CruzFrom a 6-km walk to a 24-km mountain run, a chance to donate to a worthy charity in north-west Murcia A new sporting event is being added to the already busy calendar in Caravaca de la Cruz on Sunday 12th October, when the Club Tragacuestas Trail holds &ldquo..

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 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 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 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 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On July 5 last year it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

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 25 Free guided tour of the Modernist architectural jewels of YeclaThe tour of Yecla includes two churches and the Teatro Concha Segura This free guided tour in Yecla on Saturday October 25 begins at 10.00 at the Iglesia del Niño Jesús and includes visits to some of the Modernist architectural jewels of the..

October 25 Free Mysteries and Legends dramatized guided tour of Yecla for HalloweenLearn about the hidden secrets of local lore in the town centre of Yecla Over the course of the last couple of decades Halloween has become one of the most important dates in the calendar of Spain and the night before All Saints’ Day is now celebrated..

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..

October 26 Caravaca Experience trail running in the mountainous countryside of north-west Murcia4 races of different lengths to test competitors of all levels and ages This year’s Caravaca Experience trail running event takes place on Sunday October 26, with a fourth competition added to the menu as events of this kind continue to grow in popularity..

October 26 Free concert by Xuxurlaka in BarrandaCeltic music from the Basque country at the Ethnic Music Museum in Barranda The 2025 “Conciertos Sentidos” series of free musical events at the Museum of Ethnic Music in the Caravaca village of Barranda continues on Sunday 26th October with a performance..