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..

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 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Yecla 2025-26A traditional Christmas with music, a market, Santa and the Three Kings - and two special festive guided tours! Due to the local fiestas which occur in early December every year, Yecla is one of the last in the Region of Murcia to begin its Christmas and New..

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..

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..

January 3 The Star of Bethlehem astronomy event in the countryside of CaravacaTras la Estrella de Belén in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz and Astroversia offer you this chance to put yourself in the shoes (or sandals??) of the Three Kings as they scanned the night sky and followed..

January 3 Free guided tour of Yecla for ChristmasEnjoy the festive atmosphere of a traditional Yecla Christmas! The town of Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia enjoys Christmas in a rather different way from others closer to the coast, with the creation of nativity scenes at the heart of the winter..

January 4 New Year concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in MurciaThe Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra with their traditional concert at the Murcia auditorium The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by tenor Juan Antonio Sanabria and conducted by Manuel Hernández Silva, present their 2026 New Year..

January 4 Traditional music and the Three Kings at the El Zacatin arts and crafts market in BullasThe January artisan market in Bullas features traditional music from the Auroras de La Copa de Bullas and a visit from the Three Kings!  Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday January 5 between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares..

Traditional festive confectionary in the Region of MurciaThe taste of Christmas in the Costa Cálida Christmas sweets are as much a part of the festive season in the Costa Cálida as the tree, the presents, Midnight Mass, the sound of sleigh bells and “Love Actually” on the TV, and while..

January 15 to 18 Motorhome, caravan and camping show at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoAll the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain! Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only sixiyears, the annual “Salón del Caravaning..

Suggestions for rural tourism over Christmas and the New Year in the Region of MurciaInland destinations to get away from it all and enjoy a “real” Christmas in the Costa Cálida! It goes without saying that the towns and cities of the Costa Cálida are full of hustle and bustle over the Christmas season, but for those..

March 1 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

July 23 ZZ Top live in concert in MurciaThe legendary US rock band are still touring and attracting sellout audiences After almost 50 years together Billy Gibbons, Frank Beard and Elwood Francis (replacing the late and lamented Dusty Hill) are still on the road, taking the image made famous by their..

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

Rafting on the River Segura and a chance to sample dishes made with Calasparra riceHealthy exercise on the river followed by a delicious lunch or dinner in Calasparra For many people summer in the Costa Cálida is limited to soaking up the rays on the beach and enjoying sundowners in a seafront restaurant or chiringuito, but a great..