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..

Cycling in Caravaca: an intermediate 50-km route to the villages of Barranda and Archivel
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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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 Corner of Death in Caravaca de la Cruz
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..

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..

Cycling in Caravaca: an easy route for all the family between Cehegín and Caravaca
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..

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..