MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

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..

June 13 to 21 Annual book fair in Caravaca de la CruzA feast for literature lovers and workshops for children in the Holy City of Caravaca The annual book fair in Caravaca de la Cruz has become an established event in the regional cultural calendar, and this year takes place from June 13 to 21 in the Plaza San..

June 20 A night of stargazing and ancient myths in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónA great evening out for all the family in the historic setting of the ruined Roman sanctuary Enjoy a magical night out with the family at this “Myths and Stars” event at the archaeological sites of the 1st-century Roman sanctuary in La Encarnaci..

June 21 Guided tour and locally produced honey tasting in YeclaCulture and apiculture on this unusual tourist experience in Yecla An unusual evening of tourism is on offer on June in Yecla, beginning with a guided tour of the most important historical sights in the town centre and continuing with a tasting of the locally..

June 21 Free choral concert in Caravaca de la CruzChoirs from Caravaca and Beniaján at the church of San Sebastián in Caravaca This meeting of two choirs takes place on Saturday June 21 at the church of San Sebastián in Caravaca and features the Via Musicalis choir from Beniajá..

June 21 Free atmospheric concert at the small church of La Encarnación in CaravacaThe cello and guitar duo of Clara Toro and Ramón Vergara perform a program of Spanish classical music The duo formed by cellist Clara Toro and guitarist Ramón Vergara perform in the first of two concerts making up the annual “Músicas..

June 21 and 22 Arcanavaca fanstasy and board games weekend in Caravaca de la CruzA weekend of fun and fantasy for youngsters in Caravaca The annual Arcanavaca weekend in Caravaca de la Cruz is a festival of fantasy roleplays, war and strategy games, roleplays and workshops designed for young people at the local Centro Joven, and this year..

June 21 Free flamenco concert with Fraskito in YeclaFraskito, Lola Rodríguez and Eugenio De la Rosa perform “A Compás del Alma” at the Escuela de Música in Yecla The 23rd season of free “Aula de Conciertos” musical events in Yecla comes to a close on Saturday June..

June 21 Free guided tour of 19th-century Mula Discover the buildings which were the hub of life in Mula during the 1800s This free guided tour in Spanish takes visitors on a route through Mula, in the north-west of the Region of Murcia, which includes the main public spaces and buildings which constituted..

June 22 Free tour of the Roman and Iberian temples in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónVisit 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 were already living in what is..

June 22 Guided tour of the musical heritage of YeclaA fun tour of the musical history at the new Yecla Musical Museum! This guided tour of Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, is concerned with the history of music in the town: how musical activity began, some of the early instruments and musical groups..

June 28 Free dramatized tour of the Palacio de Guevara in LorcaEl Anillo de los Guevara brings to life the splendour of the 17th and 18th centuries in Lorca This dramatized tour (in Spanish) of the magnificent Palacio de Guevara in Lorca is a chance to see this iconic stately home in a different way, seen through the..

June 28 Los Caños evening arts and crafts market in CehegínA special San Juan edition of the new arts and crafts event in north-west Murcia  The new monthly arts and crafts market was held for the first time in Cehegín on the last Sunday in April, and the third event returns to the central streets of Dr..

June 28 Live blues music and wine in the park in CehegínRiverside Blues provide the music on a magical night in the town of Cehegín The Jardín de la Tercia is one of the best- known and most historic public areas in Cehegín, and on Saturday 28th June is hosting a magical evening starting at..

June 28 Barranda Verbena Fest party in the Caravaca countrysideBop till you drop at the summer dance and music festival in Barranda A night of music and partying in the village of Barranda, in the countryside of the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz, begins at 20.30 with hot snacks and a couple of beers for those so..

June 28 An evening of wine and snacks under the stars in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónAstronomy 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 June 28 with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which combines astronomy..

June 29 Free Austrian classical concert in YeclaThe Terrassa 48 Chamber Orchestra at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small..

June 29 On the Trail of the Cross of Cehegin, a guided tourThe fascinating story of the most important emblem of the town of Cehegín The Cross of Cehegín is an ancient piece of metalwork which can be seen in the town's archaeological museum and which was found on the site of the City of Begastri..

June 20 to July 6 Art exhibition by Paula Marco in YeclaTrazos de Alma at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla A collection of remarkable pencil drawings by artist Paula Marco can be visited at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla from 20th June to 6th July, featuring a series of hugely detailed drawings including..

July 5 Monte Arabí under the starsA moonlight walk at the magical mountain of Monte Arabí in Yecla Take a special evening stroll around the legendary mountain of Monte Arabí, the site of many local legends and myths as well as unique prehistoric rock paintings and mysterious..