The 2024 Holy Jubilee Year in Caravaca de la CruzThe 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 to Caravaca de la Cruz in 1998..
The Plaza de los Caballos del Vino in Caravaca de la CruzThe wine horses of Caravaca gather here the evening before their race to the castle The Plaza de los Caballos del Vino is in the north-west of the old centre of Caravaca de la Cruz (click for map), and is dominated by a statue of one of the wine horses after..
Casa-Museo de Los Caballos del Vino, the Wine Horses Museum in Caravaca de la CruzA chance to see the incredible embroideries of the Running of the Wine Horses up close If you’re in the Region of Murcia on May 2 then take the opportunity to witness one of the most memorable and unique fiestas to be seen anywhere in Spain and..
The Templete and the Bathing of the Cross of CaravacaThe Templete is one of the most iconic monuments in Caravaca de la Cruz The Templete is often referred to by locals simply as the Bañadero, the bathing place, due to its significance in the Fiestas of the Santísima y Vera Cruz at the beginning..
Video Running of the Wine Horses Caravaca de la Cruz A photo presentation set to music for the Fiesta of the Vera Cruz and Running of the Wine Horses. Further information about Caravaca is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España, 7, telephone 968 702424, email turismo@caravacadelacruz..
Museo de la Fiesta Caravaca de la Cruz Celebrating the events of the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz and Moors and Christians This museum is dedicated to the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz which take place at the beginning of May every year, offering visitors a snapshot..
Running of the wine horses, Caravaca de la CruzA day of danger at the running of the Wine Horses, Caballos del vino, Caravaca de la Cruz The busy May weekend offered a host of fiestas and opportunities to participate in some of the unique events which took place across the region, and we opted for the..