Caravaca prepares for the largest annual fiestas of the north-west of MurciaThe Moors, Christians and Wine Horses fiestas take over Caravaca in the first week of May The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz is now busy putting the final touches to the preparations for the annual Fiestas de la Vera Cruz (click here for programme).. 22/04/2026
April 24 The arrival of the Tío de la Pita in Caravaca de la CruzThe arrival of this popular character heralds the start of the fiestas in Caravaca prior to the Running of the Wine Horses on May 2 One of the sure signs that the annual fiestas in Caravaca de la Cruz, which include the Running of the Wine Horses, are about..
April 25 Neckerchief Day in Caravaca de la Cruz!Just a few days to go before the annual Caravaca fiestas begin in earnest! One of the many traditions during the run-up to the May Fiestas of the True Cross in Caravaca de la Cruz is that on the last Saturday before the “Día de las Migas&rdquo..
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..
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 in Caravaca de la Cruz 2016A 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 of Murcia, and we opted..