MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

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 routes in and around the city under..

Sabores del Camino gastronomy route in Caravaca de la CruzLocal restaurants in and around Caravaca join forces to promote their mouth-watering specialities! A new initiative launched by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz has gained the support of 30 local bars and restaurants, all keen to promote their culinary..

November 6 to December 28 The Fakes of Totana, an exhibition in JumillaThe fake archaeological relics created by two enterpirising fraudsters in Totana are now viewed as works of art Unfortunately (in the eyes of most people), the history of fake archaeological relics dates back almost as far as the history of archaeology itself..

December 5 to 21 The annual Fiestas de la Virgen in YeclaRigid tradition, the smell of gunpowder and the deafening sound of arquebus fire in the early December fiestas of Yecla There are many fiesta traditions in Spain which seem bizarre to those from elsewhere in Europe, and the Fiestas de la Virgen in Yecla, which..

December 5 to January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Jumilla 2025-26A host of concerts and other entertainments during the festive season in Jumilla The program of events over the Christmas and New Year season in Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, features a large number of musical events as the key dates are..

Until January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Caravaca de la Cruz 2025-26Concerts, shows, Santa, New Year and of course the Three Kings parade in Caravaca The Christmas celebrations in Caravaca de la Cruz, the capital of the north-west of the Region of Murcia, are something of a nostalgic throwback to the “true” Christmases..

Until January 5 The municipal nativity scene in Caravaca de la CruzOver 400 figures in the tableau on display at the former church of the Compañía de Jesús The municipal nativity scene in Caravaca de la Cruz is one of the most impressive in the Region of Murcia, consisting of more than 400 figures distributed..

Until January 25 Yecla artist Lidó Rico pays homage to the city of Murcia A celebration of 1200 years of history at the Palacio Almudí in Murcia In a year in which the city of Murcia is celebrating 1,200 years since its foundation a significant exhibition has opened at the Palacio Almudí on the northern bank of the..

December 19 Opening of Monet tribute exhibition in JumillaJulia Lorenzo pays tribute to the master of Impressionism in “Pinceladas con melodía” at the Ethnography museum in Jumilla Local artist Julia Lorenzo presents her own homage to the impressionist painter Claude Monet at the Ethnography and..

December 19 to 23 Father Christmas comes to Caravaca!Santa brings festive cheer to the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz Christmas loyalties in Spain are still divided almost equally between Father Christmas and the Three Kings, but Santa has the distinct advantage in the minds of many children of being the first..

December 20 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of El Berro, The Gateway to Sierra EspuñaThe village of El Berro is a hub for rural tourism in the mountains of Alhama de Murcia This tour of the village of El Berro, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, is a new addition to the schedule of guided visits in Alhama de Murcia this autumn and..

December 21 Free Christmas tour of CehegínThe spirit of Christmas invades the narrow old streets of Cehegín in the festive season! Cehegín is one of the most picturesque towns in the Region of Murcia, both in terms of the panoramic view of the hilltop settlement from afar and as far..

7 reasons to visit the Altiplano in the north of MurciaA harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants, the..

December 26 Fun for all the family at with TV clowns music in JumillaLos Payasos de la Tele is a charity fundraiser at the Teatro Vico in Jumilla The orchestra of the UCAM university on the outskirts of Murcia comes to Jumilla on Boxing Day 2025 to present their show “Los Payasos de la Tele” at the Teatro Vico starting..

December 26 Cookies and stargazing in the countryside of CaravacaCookies y Estrellas in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación The first of three astronomy evenings offered by the Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz and Astroversia over the festive season is this “Cookies y Estrellas" experience on Friday..

December 26 to 28 Christmas market in YeclaArts and crafts, food and drink and a great family atmosphere in the centre of Yecla! From 26th to 28th December the 2025 Christmas market is being held in Calle Niño Jesús in the centre of Yecla (click for map), bringing festive cheer to the..

December 27 Stargazing and wine in the historic Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónFollow the example of the shepherds and the Three Wise Men with a little late December star-watching! As an alternative to the Christmas TV schedules and the turkey sandwiches, why not venture out to the countryside of Caravaca de la Cruz and the historic..

December 27 Music by Beethoven and Mozart in a Christmas concert in CaravacaSymphonía Deitania promises an evening of great music in the magnificent church of El Salvador Symphonía Deitania is the name of a small orchestra of 33 professional musicians from Caravaca de la Cruz and the other municipalities in the north..

December 27 Jumilla's Christmas fun run returns, with festive spirit and free entryJoin the 5km urban race and family-friendly events through Jumilla’s historic heart Get your running shoes ready for one of Jumilla’s most eagerly awaited Christmas traditions: the 2025 Christmas Popular Race, set for Saturday December 27. Organised..

December 27 Free guided tour IN ENGLISH of Gebas in the mountains of Sierra EspuñaSee the spectacular Badlands of Gebas and experience the culture of this village in Alhama de Murcia This “Landscape and Culture” tour of the village of Gebas, in the foothills of Sierra Espuña, is a new addition to the schedule of guided..