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 which it is named. It is also close to the Wine Horses museum (Museo de los Caballos del Vino).
It is here to this square, also known as the Plaza del Hoyo, that the horses taking part in the spectacular races up to the castle are brought the night before, 2nd May,to be judged on their intrinsic qualities as athletic animals. On this occasion they are dressed in none of the finery and trimmings with which they are adorned on the day of the frenetic race up the hill, and large crowds come to admire the animals close up and in more detail than is possible the following day.
The square also hosts a popular neighbourhood meal every 30th May. On this date the residents gather and the surrounding streets to prepare traditional dishes such as migas or grilled chorizo, morcilla and sausages.
Throughout the year the plaza is used as a venue for community events and offers shaded seating in an attractive ambience.
Further information about Caravaca is available from the tourist office (Plaza de España, 7, telephone 968 702424, email turismo@caravacadelacruz.es
Or for more local information, including the Holy Jubilee Year as well as local news and what’s on, go to the home page of Caravaca Today.
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