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Caravaca, 50km of walks reconditioned in the Pilgrimage routes development

Caravaca, 50km of walks reconditioned in the Pilgrimage routes development

 The network of Pilgrimage routes is increasing steadily 2010-12-07 As the Holy Year in Caravaca de la Cruz draws to a close, the work continues to bring the same degree of public awareness to the Holy City as that possessed by Santiago de Compostela. Even having lived just a few miles up the road from the City, we were unaware until earlier this year that Caravaca is on a par...

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The largest collection of ethnic instruments in Europe, Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda

The largest collection of ethnic instruments in Europe, Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda

Interesting places to take the kids in the Region of Murcia, The Museo de Música Étnica, Barranda We were lucky enough to be shown around by the man responsible for this amazing place,  an incredible man, Carlos Blanco Fadol.  There are many accomplished musicians throughout the world with a passion for music, who are moved to explore their art, learn new techniques,...

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Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz

Museo Carrilero, Caravaca de la Cruz

Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Carrilero, dedicated to the art and sculptures of Jose Carrilero  A Little information about the artist, Jose Carrilero Gil  Jose Carrilero Gil was born in 1928 in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the building which now houses a museum dedicated to his works, the Museo Carrilero. His...

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Teatro Thuillier,Caravaca, Basic information

Teatro Thuillier,Caravaca,  Basic information

Caravaca de la Cruz, Teatro Thuillier The Theatre Thuillier was constructed in 1843 in its' present location, but has undergone several major reformations throughout its' history. It is extensively used for a wide range of  theatrical and musical...

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El Peregrino , sculpture by Antonio Campillo to celebrate the Jubilee Year inaugurated by the President of the Region.

El Peregrino , sculpture by Antonio Campillo to celebrate the Jubilee Year inaugurated by the President of the Region.

Caravaca de la Cruz, Jubilee Year, Sculpture of El Peregrino inaugurated today. 2010-03-22 The President of the Region, Ramon Luis Valcarcel, today inaugurated a sculpture by the much-loved Murcian Sculptor, Antonio Campillo, a 2 metre...

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Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, emerges triumphant for Viernes de Dolores

Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, emerges triumphant for Viernes de Dolores

Caravaca, paso undergoes 5 month restoration process   Although Semana Santa was one of the great traditions of Spain, it had a fairly rough time during the 20th century , the whole faith of Catholicism coming under severe pressure during...

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The Parish Church, Iglesia de El Salvador. Caravaca de la Cruz

The Parish Church, Iglesia de El Salvador. Caravaca de la Cruz

Where to go in Caravaca, The Parish Church, Iglesia de El Salvador.  This is the meeting point for independent pilgrims who wish to participate in the Pilgrimage walk up to the Sanctuary of the Vera Cruz, and is the only church apart from the sanctuary itself which is open to visitors on a regular...

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The Templete and the bathing of the Cross of Caravaca

The Templete and the bathing of the Cross of Caravaca

Fiestas of the Santisima y Vera Cruz, 3rd May, Blessing the waters. The Templete is often referred to by locals simply as the Banadero, the bathing place, due to its significance in the Fiestas of the Santisima y Vera Cruz at the beginning of May.

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Caravaca de la Cruz, Useful contact numbers for Pilgrims and Group Organisers

Caravaca de la Cruz, Useful contact numbers for Pilgrims and Group Organisers

Caravaca de la Cruz, Useful Numbers for the Jubilee Year   Tourist Office Calle de las Monjas, 17

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Where to stay in Caravaca, Accommodation

Where to stay in Caravaca, Accommodation

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ, HOTEL ACCOMMODATION   Listed below are hotels and casas rurales which offer accommodation overnight.   If you would like help with finding accommodation, call...

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Parking in Caravaca, and more importantly, where NOT to park.

Parking in Caravaca, and more importantly, where NOT to park.

Where to park in Caravaca de la Cruz  Driving into Caravaca de la Cruz, there are 2 main parking areas which give easy access to the old quarter of town. 

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Los Fuentas del Marques and the Torreon de los Templarios

Los Fuentas del Marques and the Torreon de los Templarios

The Centro de Interpretacion ,Nature Centre,  Los Fuentes del Marques.   This is a very attractive natural park area, about 2km from the centre of Caravaca itself and is the ideal place to escape the milling crowds, go...

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Caravaca, One of only 5 Holy Cities in the world.

Caravaca, One of only 5 Holy Cities in the world.

Caravaca de la Cruz, Ano Jubilar  Many will be surprised to know that there are 5 Holy Cities in the World; Rome Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela , Santo Toribio de Liebana and Caravaca de la Cruz.

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The Vera Cruz, Cross of Caravaca, story of a legend

The Vera Cruz, Cross of Caravaca, story of a legend

The Vera Cruz, Holy Cross of Caravaca  Murcia is a region in which cultures combine and fuse to create a unique blend of Moorish and Christian heritage joining fact and fiction, legend and history , giving birth to the hybrid of modern Murcia.

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Bishop of Cartagena presides over visit from Diocese clergy

Bishop of Cartagena presides over visit from Diocese clergy

Holy Year News, Caravaca 2010, 300 clergy visit from the Diocese of Cartagena 2010-03-03 A cloud of white covered Caravaca...

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Caravaca de la Cruz, The Pilgrimage Walk.

Caravaca de la Cruz, The Pilgrimage Walk.

Caravaca de la Cruz, The Pilgrimage walk from El Salvador to the Sanctuary of the Holy Cross Celebration of the Pilgrimage Walk  

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Hours for Mass in the Santuario de la Vera Cruz

Hours for Mass in the Santuario de la Vera Cruz

Celebrations of Mass in the Santuario de la Vera Cruz, Holy Year 2010 Throughout the Holy Year a Pilgrims Mass is celebrated at Midday in the Santuario de la Santisima y Vera Cruz, in addition to the regular hours of Mass.

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Caravaca de la cruz, Museum of the Cross of Caravaca, Museo de la Vera Cruz

Caravaca de la cruz, Museum of the Cross of Caravaca, Museo de la Vera Cruz

El Museo de la Vera Cruz, El Santuario de la Vera Cruz   Caravaca Castle, La Fortaleza de Caravaca, also known as the Santuario de la Vera Cruz is built on the highest point of the town, dominating...

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Caravaca de la Cruz, Museum of the Fiesta of the Santisima y Vera Cruz, the wine horses

Caravaca de la Cruz, Museum of the Fiesta of the Santisima y Vera Cruz, the wine horses

Where to go Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo de la Santisima y Vera Cruz This museum is dedicated to the Fiestas de la Santísima y Vera Cruz which take place at the beginning of May every year, offering...

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Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Etnografico en Miniatura, Angel Reinon

Caravaca de la Cruz, Museo Etnografico en Miniatura, Angel Reinon

Where to go Caravaca de la Cruz, Miniature model museum Museo Etnografico en Miniatura , Angel Reinon This is an extraordinary little museum and anyone who loves remarkable engineering and appreciates skilled craftsmanship should go and see it, marvelling...

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Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum

Caravaca de la Cruz, Archaeological Museum

  Where to go in Caravaca de la Cruz, The Archaeological Museum  Museo de la Soledad, Arquelogico The Murcian region of Spain has an extraordinary history with rich archaeological remains dating back...

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