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..

In the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined The history of the Holy City of Caravaca is characterized by two main elements: the presence of the Vera..

History through heraldry in Caravaca de la Cruz! As one of the major religious pilgrimage destinations in Spain the city of Caravaca de la Cruz in north-western Murcia was also home in the Middle Ages and Early Modern period..

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 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..

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..

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..

Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which combines..

A great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary 2026 is a big year for those interested in astronomy, with a solar eclipse being visible in Spain on 12th August, but apart from..

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..

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..

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..

This Caravaca cycling tour follows part of the Camino de Levante pilgrimage route One of two recommended short cycling trips for beginners and families of all ages, this route follows the steps of the pilgrims who have come..

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..

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..

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..

Astronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday July 26 with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which combines..

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..

This Caravaca cycling tour includes optional stops at two archaeological sites One of two recommended short cycling trips for those who are not accompanied by small children, this route is entitled “Culture, Water and Roots..