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 December 8 Holy Jubilee exhibition in CehegínAve Oriens at the archaeological museum of Cehegín One of the main events of the Holy Jubilee Year in Cehegín in 2025 and 2026, which is being held to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the figure of the Virgen de las Maravillas..

September 5 An evening of wine and snacks under the stars in the Caravaca village of La EncarnaciónAstronomy and fine local produce at the historic church and ruined Roman sanctuary of La Encarnación The special summer events in Caravaca de la Cruz continue on Saturday 15th August with a “Cata con Estrellas”, which combines astronomy..

September 5 Vibra Fest music festival in Caravaca de la CruzYoung local bands perform during an evening of lively music in the Plaza San Juan de la Cruz On Saturday September 5th the Plaza San Juan de la Cruz in Caravaca is the venue for the second edition of a relatively new music festival, “Vibra Fest Caravaca..

September 6 and 7 Wine and traditional music at the grape-picking fiesta in YeclaTastings and dancing in the Parque de la Constitución in Yecla Now that the annual fiestas celebrating grape-picking season and the begniing of a new cycle of wine production have come to a close in Jumilla, in northern Murcia, it’s the turn of..

September 13 to 18 The torch of the Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena sets out this year from Elche de la SierraA 230-km route including Cieza, Ricote and Alhama de Murcia will be covered in 5 stages from the Amilcar Barca viewing point to Cartagena The 2026 Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas in Cartagena, which enjoy International Tourist Interest status..

September 18 Free tour of the main religious institutions in Caravaca de la CruzThe city of Caravaca has been attracting Catholic pilgrims since the 14th century Caravaca de la Cruz has attracted Catholic pilgrims and other religious tourists ever since the 14th century and this is still reflected in six monasteries, convents and foundations..

September 25 Music from your 70s and 80s radio memories in CaravacaThe Arsis choir perform at the church of San Sebastián in Caravaca de la Cruz The church of San Sebastián in Caravaca de la Cruz hosts an event on Friday 25th September in which you can go back to the music of the 1970s and 80s in a slightly..

September 26 Free dramatized tour of the historic 19th-century buildings in JumillaEnjoy this trip back to the time when the wineries of Jumilla first brought prosperity to northern Murcia In celebration of World Tourism Day, which falls every year on 27th September, the tourist office of Jumilla in northern Murcia is holding this free dramatized..

September 26 Free guided evening visit in CehegínWelcome the autumn of 2026 with a stroll around the picturesque town of Cehegín Coinciding with World Tourism Day, which falls on Saturday 26th September, the tourist office of Cehegín and the regional tourist board of Murcia are holding this..

September 27 La Peregrina mountain bike event in Caravaca de la CruzAll age groups and categories are catered for in this great ride through the mountains and countryside of Caravaca The success of the “La Peregrina” mountain bike event since 2024, when it was held for the first time as part of the Holy Jubilee..

September 27 Almasäla in the Conciertos Sentidos season in BarrandaA free concert in the musical capital of the Caravaca countryside The small village of Barranda in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz has a population of only around 800 but it is home to an important ethnic music and a host of free musical events, the..

September 27 Historical recreation at Jumilla castleThe castle has stood on the hill overlooking Jumilla for 550 years In celebration of World Tourism Day, which falls every year on 27th September, the tourist office of Jumilla in northern Murcia is holding this day of historical recreation at the castle, which..

November 6 Bryan Adams live in Murcia!The Roll With The Punches tour comes to the city of Murcia Tickets are now on sale for the Bryan Adams concert which is taking place in the city of Murcia at 22.00 on Friday 6th November, bringing a little post-Guy Fawkes rock stardom to the Costa Cá..

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..

5 great guided tours in the Costa Calida this spring and early summerFrom embroidery to medieval castles, from wineries to railway engineering, just some of the fascinating visits on offer in the Region of Murcia With the lifting of pandemic restrictions there has been a huge resurgence of interest in joining guided tours..

Rafting on the River Segura and a chance to sample dishes made with Calasparra riceHealthy exercise on the river followed by a delicious lunch or dinner in Calasparra For many people summer in the Costa Cálida is limited to soaking up the rays on the beach and enjoying sundowners in a seafront restaurant or chiringuito, but a great..

Annual fiestas in the municipality of Jumilla The main Jumilla fiestas are at Easter and in August but numerous others are held throughout the year In terms of its annual fiestas the town of Jumilla is renowned for its historic Semana Santa traditions, which are among the oldest in the Region of..