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FESTIVALS OF THE HOLY SAINT AND VERA CRUZ
The Festivals of the Holy Saint and Vera Cruz, declared as being of International Tourist
Interest in 2004, are celebrated every year from May 1st to 5th. What’s more, on the
2nd, the castle houses the popular, spectacular Wine horses Race. Neither should you
miss the procession which is held on May 3rd through the streets of the old town from
the Saviour Church to the Shrine, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, dearly loved
moments of the festivals.

Worthy of special mention is the Parliament between the Moorish and Christian
monarchs and the Bath of the Cross at the Shrine, a mass ceremony involving great
devotion. And to round off the festivals, on May 5th there is the Procession of the
Ascent of the Sacred Relic to the Basilica-Sanctuary.

If your visit does not coincide with these celebrations, you can find out all about them at
the Caballos del Vino and Festival Museums.

WAY OF THE CROSS OF CARAVACA: THE EASTERN WAY

We invite the traveller to follow The Way of
the Cross of Caravaca route which leads to
the Holy City, resuming the tradition of
going on a pilgrimage on foot and also by
bike, combining the religious nature with
the culture, nature, gastronomy and
heritage. Further information at
www.caminodelacruz.es