Location: Caravaca de la Cruz
Top Things to do in Caravaca de la Cruz
Top Restaurants in Caravaca de la Cruz
Top 10 Things to do in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain
Caravaca de la Cruz (or simply and more commonly Caravaca) is a town and municipality of southeastern Spain in the region of Murcia, near the left bank of the River Argos, a tributary of the Segura. This city is the capital of the northwest Region of Murcia. It has a population of 26,449 as of 2010 (INE). In 1900 it had 15,846 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Caravaca de la Cruz
1. Caravaca de la Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By Baz-Protest - Belfast, United Kingdom
Over 200 Craft stalls in a beautiful city At Christmas they have a Belan an exhibition of a scenes from the bible from the Annunciation to the flight into Egypt of Jesus. Very hilly if you find walking hard A beautiful Cathedral and Monastery Said to be the 5th Holiest city in the world
2. Museo Crux Caravacensis
Overall Ratings
5 based on 26 reviews
A tour throughout the history of the Cross of Caravaca from the 16th to the 19th century in Germany, Austria, Poland, France, Czech Republic, Italy and the Netherlands. The small copies that are shown in this exhibition arrived in those countries either through some Religious Orders, or carried there by pilgrims who had been drawn to Caravaca and itsmiraculousCross and had decided to pay it a visit. Tradition, culture and religion blend into one another in these unique rooms, where the ineffaceable trace of theCross of Caravaca around the world is shown on their stone walls. This exhibition contains information that has been translated into English, French and German and soon, also into Italian, but we have also gathered data directly from sources written in Czech and Polish.
Reviewed By Allan T - Worcester, England, United Kingdom
If you are interested in the history of the cross of Caravaca, this is a must. It is very small but full of fascinating facts.with a very personalised service.
The lady owner does not speak English but don't be put off. She will get her daughter who speaks very good English to take you around and answer all your questions.
There is no entrance fee but you can leave a donation which we certainly did.
3. Casa-Museo Caballos del Vino
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
La Casa Museo de los Caballos del Vino, es un inmueble datado del siglo XVIII y situado en pleno casco histórico, muestra la historia y desarrollo de este singular festejo único en el Mundo.El contenido del museo refleja la implicación de la ciudad en la fiesta,los momentos más significativos de esta manifestación festiva, antropológica y cultural. Candidata a Patrimonio Material de la Humanidad.
Reviewed By crissy_wissy - Torre-Pacheco, Spain
Amazing place in the backstreets of Caravaca. There is a video in English about the history of the famous wine horses and a little about the fabulous decorated outfits for the horses. There are several full size horses dressed in the hand embroidered outfits. The place itself is steeped in history with a lovely staircase.
You cannot miss this if you go to Caravaca. The little train will drop you off and pick you up in the square!
4. Ermita de la Purisima Concepcion
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4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By toniShanghai - Shanghai
we came here by chance and it is delightful. Very quiet, peaceful and not at all touristy, well not in early March anyhow! There are some very unusual buildings on Calle de la Iglesia which are built on stilts looking out across the countryside and overlooking what seemed to be a stage. We walked up to the Ermita as well where the views are great but unfortunately the church isn't open except for services. There was a weird hooded statue in the square by the main church. Unfortunately looked a bit like a KKK figure but it turns out to be a statue of a Holy Week penitent, a bit scary! There is also a old jail and the town just a lovely place to wander through.
5. Basilica Santuario de la Vera Cruz
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Tina W - London, United Kingdom
The climb up to the Basilica is well worth the effort. Once at the top, you are rewarded with stunning views and of course the Basilica itself, which is gorgeous on the outside, and very serene inside. There are more opulent Basilica's in Spain, but of course this one, is one of the most important. Whether you are religious or not, it's a must to see in Carvava de la Cruz.
Be warned though, it shuts on the dot of 1400 and doesn't open until 1700. We go there with 15 mins to go, so were lucky.
6. Casa de la Ermita
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By HandA E - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
We travelled to the vineyard only to discover that they were closed for tours. However a very nice guy came and served us and gave us tasters of several wines. We like the wine and will return later in the year.
7. Blocked Escape Caravaca
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5 based on 11 reviews
La primera sala de escape del Noroeste de la Region de Murcia. Se trata de un juego de investigacion donde vosotros sereis los protagonistas de la historia. Forma un equipo de 2 a 6 jugadores (familia, pareja, amigos o grupo de trabajo) sin importar la edad, y ven con ganas de trabajar en equipo, usar tu cerebro, investigar y resolver enigmas para resolver el caso y salir antes de 60 minutos
Reviewed By Daniel S
Muy divertido, la chica que nos atendió fue muy maja, y el Escape Room está muy chulo, muy buenos desafíos y muy chula la historia.
Nos sobraron 7 minutos y lo pasamos genial.
8. Segway Caravaca
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5 based on 12 reviews
Si aun no has probado conducir un segway, ahora tienes una gran de la oportunidad. Podras hacerlo por un entorno incomparable, el casco antiguo de Caravaca de la Cruz y el Paraje natural de las Fuentes del Marques. Animate, disfrutaras de una experiencia inolvidable. Caravaca de la cruz, descubre todo su encanto historico, cultural y natural a los mandos de un Segway
Reviewed By niallumist - machester
Segway is a great means to see the old town of Caravaca. Our guide, Juan-Luis, was a lovely man who made my 15 year old daughter and her friend very comfortable on their Segways. We went on a tour of the old town, a nearby natural park, and on up to the old Monastery of Caravaca. Overall the tour lasted around 1:30 hours and Juan-Luis is a capable guide if you speak Spanish. His english is not great but to be honest the main enjoyment of using a Segway is the fun of riding them around and the looks you get!
Overall a great day out and we'd definitely recommend it. Unfortunately they only have 4 Segway machines...
9. Museo de la Fiesta
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4 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By TauntonBob - Somerset, UK
This museum is really worth a visit. It is a bit on the edge of town, but there is a certain amount of parking on the road close by, if you do not want to walk to it. Admission is 4€ (3€ for pensioners!) and more than worth every centimo.
An audio guide in English is available from the reception and this explains well the various rooms and exhibits. On the first floor are two rooms that contain examples of the costumes worn by the participants in the Moors & Christians parades. They really are stunning!
Then on the ground floor there is a room dedicated to the costumes worn by the famous Wine Horses when they are run through the town in May. Some of these are displayed on a full size model horse and others in display cases around the room. The level of detail on these has to be seen to be believed. They contain intricate gold and silver thread designs, and representations of the faces of local people that are almost photographic in quality. It is hard to believe that they are actually embroidery in incredibly fine thread.
Finally, there is a media presentation theatre where you are shown a film that brings everything together.
We really did thoroughly enjoy our visit!
10. Iglesia Parroquial El Salvador
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Alberto R
Cuando atraviesas la puerta de esta iglesia y ves la infinidad de maravillas que hay dentro, se te cae la baba de admiración. La fachada es una obra de arte y el interior está lleno preciosas sorpresas
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