The archaeological museum of Caravaca de la Cruz
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..

Cycling tours in and around Caravaca for all the family
A brilliant healthy way to discover the city and surroundings of Caravaca One of the most enjoyable, healthiest and most environmentally-friendly ways to explore any location is on the saddle of your bike, and these guided..

The Museo de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca de la Cruz
The Museo de la Cruz within the walls of the medieval castle of Caravaca The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated to the..

September 21 Free guided tour of the Roman and Iberian temples in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación
Visit the remains of pre-Christian settlements in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz Many centuries before the advent of the True Cross in Caravaca and the construction of the sanctuary and castle, the Romans and Iberians..

October 17 Free tour of the 6 main religious institutions in Caravaca de la Cruz
The 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..

Tourist information offices in Caravaca de la Cruz
Oficina de Turismo de Caravaca de la Cruz One of the main tourist information offices in Caravaca de la Cruz is located in Calle de las Monjas nº 19 (click for map), in the same building as the Museo de la Fiesta, and operates..

The Vía Verde del Noroeste greenway and Caravaca de la Cruz
A 78-kilometre hiking and cycling route full of beautiful scenery and cultural and historical significance The Vía Verde del Noroeste (the Greenway of the North-west) is one of the most important ecological routes in the..

The Church of El Salvador in Caravaca de la Cruz
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..

The convent-church of San José in Caravaca de la Cruz
The Carmelite convent in Caravaca was founded by Santa Teresa de Ávila in 1576 The baroque 16th-century convent church of San José stands on the Calle Mayor in the centre of Caravaca de  la Cruz, and was founded in 1576..

Las Fuentes del Marqués and the Torreón de los Templarios in Caravaca de la Cruz
A wonderful natural beauty spot with an interpretation centre and water features in Caravaca Las Fuentes del Marqués is an attractive natural park area about 2km from the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz and is an ideal place..

November 21 Free guided tour of the historic coats of arms in Caravaca de la Cruz
The “Caravaca heráldica” tour includes many of the oldest noble houses in the centre of Caravaca For many centuries now the city of Caravaca de la Cruz has been the unofficial capital of the north-west of the Region of..

July 25 Free guided tour of the historic coats of arms in Caravaca de la Cruz
The “Caravaca heráldica” tour includes many of the oldest noble houses in the centre of Caravaca For many centuries now the city of Caravaca de la Cruz has been the unofficial capital of the north-west of the Region of..

The former church of the Compañía de Jesús in Caravaca de la Cruz
Exhibition rooms at the Antigua Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús The church and monastery of the Compañía de Jesús occupy a substantial plot on Calle Mayor in the centre of the city of Caravaca. Once an important..

The village of Archivel in the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz
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..