The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz
The Jubilee in Caravaca is a culturally and socially dynamic event as well as one of great religious significance (Source: ITREM, tourist board of the Region of Murcia) When Pope John Paul II granted a Holy Jubilee Year..

New branch of pilgrimage routes to Caravaca begins in the Alicante town of Granja de Rocamora
Ulea and Abanilla are also added to the itinerary as places where fragments of the True Cross are venerated As preparations continue for the Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz in 2024 it has been announced that a new..

The Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción in Caravaca de la Cruz
Contruction of the church of the Immaculate Conception in Caravaca began in 1534 This church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, stands outside the historic old centre of Caravaca de la Cruz alongside the tree-lined avenue..

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..

The Camino de Levante pilgrimage and hiking route from Orihuela to Caravaca de la Cruz
The 120-kilometre walk is open permanently and attracts thousands of religious pilgrims every seven years The Camino de Levante is a walking or cycling route which covers a distance of approximately 120 kilometres between..

The church of San Sebastián in Caravaca de la Cruz
This modest 16th century church is now home to a Caravaca music society Popularly known as the “Ermita del Santo”, the small church in Caravaca de la Cruz dedicated to San Sebastián dates from the early 16th century ..

The Basilica, Castle and Sanctuary of Caravaca de la Cruz
The home of the Cross of Caravaca is the castle-sanctuary above the town The Basílica de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca stands on the top of the hill behind the city, within the walls of the castle and alongside the museum dedicated..

The Convent of Santa Clara in Caravaca de la Cruz
This 17th century Caravaca convent is still in use today The convent dedicated to Santa Clara in Caravaca de la Cruz is in the historic centre of the city, in Calle de las Monjas, and dates from the early 17th century. Unlike..

The church of Santa Elena in Caravaca de la Cruz
This Ermita de Santa Elena has been used as a place of worship in Caravaca for 300 years The Ermita de Santa Elena is a small church in Caravaca de la Cruz between Calle Canalejas and Calle Santa Elena, the current structure..

11 unmissable sights to see during Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la Cruz
A magical history tour of Caravaca for religious and non-religious visitors alike! With Easter Week about to start and most towns and cities in the Region of Murcia about to begin an exhaustive program of Semana Santa processions..

The Beauty of the Extraordinary in the Region of Murcia
Caravaca de la Cruz is a focal point for spirituality and culture during 2024 Source: ITREM, regional tourist board of Murcia, “La belleza de lo Extraordinario” It’s always a great time to visit the Region of Murcia..

The convent church and monastery of Nuestra Señora del Carmen in Caravaca de la Cruz
Iglesia del Convento de Nuestra Señora del Carmen de Caravaca de la Cruz This church, parts of which date back to the 16th century, has had one of the more chequered histories of the many places of worship in Caravaca de..