MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

5 (or 6!) spring fiestas not to miss during early May in the Region of Murcia!Flowers, partying, fun, spectacle, religion, poignancy, music and food welcome the spring in the Costa Cálida For many people May is the best month to be spending time in the Region of Murcia: the weather is warming up nicely after the uncertainty of..

Spring 2026 visiting timetable at Jumilla castleThe 15th-century castle of Jumilla has been restored to close to its original condition During the spring of 2026 the castle of Jumilla is open to visitors at weekends and on public holidays between 10.00 and 14.00, enabling you to visit this faithfully restored..

February 1 A Holy Jubilee Year begins in AbanillaThe town of Abanilla celebrates 500 years of devotion to the Holy Cross The town of Abanilla in the north-east of Murcia is celebrating a Holy Jubilee Year in 2026 to celebrate 500 years of devotion to the Most Holy Cross in the town, and the year is officially..

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..

Until May 10 Sculpture exhibition by Eduardo Beristain in Jumilla22 figures created over the last 30 years at the Casa del Artesano in Jumilla The Casa del Artesano in Jumilla is holding an exhibition of the work of Basque sculptor Eduardo Beristain until 10th May under the title of “Vida Sentida”. On display..

April 30 Migas Night in Caravaca de la CruzFood, fun and a festive atmosphere as Caravaca begins its major local fiestas! The Fiestas de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca, which include the renowned Running of the Wine Horses on 2nd May, stick to a fairly rigid schedule every year, and on the last night in..

May 1 to 5 The Fiestas de la Vera Cruz and the Running of the Wine Horses 2026 in CaravacaThe Running of the Wine Horses takes place every year on May 2 The Running of the Wine Horses is one of the most exciting and unique fiesta activities in the Region of Murcia and takes place every year on 2nd May. However, this one event, which enjoys International..

May 2 Guided tour of the prehistoric rock art in the municipality of Moratalla10,000-year-old paintings in the rock shelters of Calar de la Santa The town of Moratalla in north-western Murcia is working hard on increasing the tourist attractions and activities in the municipality, a good example being this guided tour to some of the..

May 3 Guided walking tour of the fossil footprints of Hoya de la Sima, JumillaSee the footsteps of sabre-tooth tigers in the mountains of Sierra de la Pedrera in the north-west of Jumilla One of the guided tours being held in Jumilla during June 2025 is a visit to the fossilized footprints of prehistoric animals which can be seen in..

May 7 to 10 The Phantom of the Opera in the city of MurciaThe most successful musical of all time at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia Ever since it was first performed in London in 1986, Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom of the Opera has been delighting and enthralling theatregoers all over the..

May 8 to 10 Huge second-hand vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoOver 1,000 cars and other vehicles for sale at the largest event of its kind in the Region of Murcia Now in its 22nd edition, the annual second-hand and semi-new car and vehicle fair at the IFEPA venue in Torre Pacheco is taking place between 8th and 10th..

May 9 and 10 Romería del Cristo Amarrado in JumillaThe revered figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping Post is accompanied back to its mountain sancutary Every year on the second Sunday in May the Romería del Cristo Amarrado takes place in Jumilla, as the sculpted figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping..

May 16 Guided tour of medieval MoratallaThe intimate atmosphere of this old fortress town in northern Murcia harks back to the Middle Ages The town of Moratalla in north-west Murcia has an atmospheric and complete old quarter with winding streets clustered around the foot of the castle and plenty..

May 17 Free guided walk in the Cañaverosa nature reserve in north-west MurciaBeauty on the banks of the River Segura between Moratalla and Calasparra The Cañaverosa nature reserve was created in 1992 and occupies an area of approximately 225 hectares in the far north-west of the Region of Murcia, straddling the municipal boundary..

May 24 Free guided walk along the Chicharra greenway in YeclaThe visit follows the track bed of the old railway line which linked Yecla with Cieza and Alicante The Vía Verde del Chicharra is a greenway which has been created, like many others, by making use of an old disused railway trackbed, this one running..

May 24 Free spring tour of the old town of CehegínThe picturesque old centre of Cehegín becomes even more welcoming in late May! The town of Cehegín in north-west Murcia is renowned for its picturesque beauty and stunning landscape all year round but is especially attractive at certain times..

June 6 Desafío Arcilasis in the Caravaca village of ArchivelThe Caravaca countryside hosts its annual test of strength and resilience  The details have been confirmed for this year’s “Desafío Arcilasis” event in the village of Archivel, where competitors will put to the test their strength..

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..

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..

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..