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..
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 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..
December 19 to 23 Father Christmas comes to Caravaca!Santa brings festive cheer to the centre of Caravaca de la Cruz Christmas loyalties in Spain are still divided almost equally between Father Christmas and the Three Kings, but Santa has the distinct advantage in the minds of many children of being the first..
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..