MURCIA NORTH & NORTH WEST

December 5 to January 5 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Jumilla 2025-26A host of concerts and other entertainments during the festive season in Jumilla The program of events over the Christmas and New Year season in Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, features a large number of musical events as the key dates are..

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 25 Yecla artist Lidó Rico pays homage to the city of Murcia A celebration of 1200 years of history at the Palacio Almudí in Murcia In a year in which the city of Murcia is celebrating 1,200 years since its foundation a significant exhibition has opened at the Palacio Almudí on the northern bank of the..

December 19 Opening of Monet tribute exhibition in JumillaJulia Lorenzo pays tribute to the master of Impressionism in “Pinceladas con melodía” at the Ethnography museum in Jumilla Local artist Julia Lorenzo presents her own homage to the impressionist painter Claude Monet at the Ethnography and..

Until January 6 Christmas, New Year and Three Kings in Yecla 2025-26A traditional Christmas with music, a market, Santa and the Three Kings - and two special festive guided tours! Due to the local fiestas which occur in early December every year, Yecla is one of the last in the Region of Murcia to begin its Christmas and New..

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..

January 3 The Star of Bethlehem astronomy event in the countryside of CaravacaTras la Estrella de Belén in the Caravaca village of La Encarnación The Town Hall of Caravaca de la Cruz and Astroversia offer you this chance to put yourself in the shoes (or sandals??) of the Three Kings as they scanned the night sky and followed..

7 slow tourism experiences in the Region of MurciaTake your foot of the pedal as you wallow in the rhythms of Nature and local customs in rural Murcia! “Slow tourism” is a way of travelling which places the emphasis on tranquillity, getting in touch with Nature and showing respect for the environment..

January 3 Free guided tour of Yecla for ChristmasEnjoy the festive atmosphere of a traditional Yecla Christmas! The town of Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia enjoys Christmas in a rather different way from others closer to the coast, with the creation of nativity scenes at the heart of the winter..

January 4 New Year concert at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in MurciaThe Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra with their traditional concert at the Murcia auditorium The Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by tenor Juan Antonio Sanabria and conducted by Manuel Hernández Silva, present their 2026 New Year..

January 4 Traditional music and the Three Kings at the El Zacatin arts and crafts market in BullasThe January artisan market in Bullas features traditional music from the Auroras de La Copa de Bullas and a visit from the Three Kings!  Bullas is hosting its monthly El Zacatín artisan market on Sunday January 5 between 9.00 and 14.00 in the squares..

A white Christmas for the Region of Murcia as snow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del CarcheSnow blankets Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche, giving Murcia a white Christmas Snow fell in the Murcia Region this Christmas, covering the regional parks of Sierra Espuña and Sierra del Carche and giving the area a true white.. 26/12/2025

January 15 to 18 Motorhome, caravan and camping show at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoAll the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain! Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only sixiyears, the annual “Salón del Caravaning..

Black pine reforestation programme announced in the mountains of JumillaEfforts to regenerate the pine forests above the vineyards in the Regional Park of Sierra del Carche The regional environmental protection authorities of Murcia have unveiled a project to regenerate the population of Pinus nigra (black pine or Austrian.. 17/12/2025

13 typical stews and casseroles in the Region of Murcia!A range of traditional one-pot dishes characterizes different areas of the Costa Cálida and Murcia Whether you want to call them stews, casseroles or hotpots, the dishes made by “throwing everything in the pot” are among the most characteristic..

January 18 Guided hike to trace the steps of legendary bandit Jaime El BarbudoExplore the hiking paths of the Sierra de la Pila in Abarán and see a dramatized re-enactment of Jaime’s death in 1824 On 5th July 2024 it was exactly 200 years since the renowned bandit Jaime “El Barbudo” was executed in the Cueva..

No let-up in the social activities schedule over Christmas at the DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence for the elderly!Festive activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing for residents at DomusVI centres all over Spain Christmas means many different things to different people, but for the dedicated staff at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia the traditional aspects and.. 14/12/2025

Escape to the Honey River and Guatazales for a unique pre-Christmas experienceBook your tasting experience or beekeeping workshop before December 17 or gift an unforgettable 2026 adventure The team at Guatazales wants to wish all their guests and customers a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with the same peace.. 03/12/2025

Temporary respite breaks for carers as the DomusVi Murcia residence prepares for the Christmas season!A second home for the elderly at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia helps answer the question “Who cares for the carer?” This is one of those times of year when our thoughts inevitably turn to family and friends as we prepare for the festive season.. 25/11/2025

10 reasons to visit Jumilla in northern MurciaHistory, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..