Archivel has evolved from a primitive human settlement 5,000 years ago to a popular rural tourist destination Humans settled in Archivel It is thought that the village was first given its current name some time in the late..

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..

Both locals and visitors are surrounded by images recalling the glorious past of Caravaca Over the last few years the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has been making a concerted effort to promote urban mural art as a way..

Harpy, mermaid, pagan goddess or John the Evangelist, the only sculpture on the exterior of the church of El Salvador has witnessed daily life in Caravaca for many centuries One of the many curiosities to be found in the..

From the first domestic fire in Europe to one of five Holy Cities in the world Caravaca de la Cruz shares many of its main historical events with the rest of the Region of Murcia, but the attractions and strategic advantages..

Remains of buildings from up to 5,000 years ago in the countryside west of Caravaca The popular village of Archivel, a few kilometres west of the Holy City of Caravaca de la Cruz, is not only a favourite destination for rural..

The holy relic of Caravaca has defined the history and development of the city The Cross of Caravaca represents many things to many people and since the Middle Ages it has come to define the nature of the city in which it..

A sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story of a colossus who, after the fall of the Titans, sought..

The Museo Arqueológico de la Soledad in Caravaca de la Cruz The extraordinary history and pre-history of the Region of Murcia provides rich archaeological remains at over 2,000 sites dating back to the earliest dawn..