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5 (or 6!) spring fiestas not to miss during early May in the Region of Murcia!Flowers, partying, fun, spectacle, religion, poignancy, music and food welcome the spring in the Costa Cálida For many people May is the best month to be spending time in the Region of Murcia: the weather is warming up nicely after the uncertainty of..

Taquilla Tickets has a brilliant spring line-up of trips and days out across Spain this April and MayThe family-run Murcia favourite has been organising great days out for the English-speaking community for more than seven years If you're looking for something to do over the coming weeks, Taquilla Tickets has put together a really varied spring.. 18/03/2026

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..

April 24 to May 10 Los Mayos fiestas 2026 in Alhama de Murcia: full programmeThe main Mayos weekend in Alhama de Murcia is the first in May   Alhama de Murcia celebrates its annual Los Mayos fiestas at the beginning of May, combining local traditions with entertainment and fun for the whole family, and this year once again a full..

April 24 to May 10 Fiestas of the Holy Cross in AbanillaThe Holy Cross and Moors and Christians take centre stage as Abanilla enjoys a fortnight of fiestas The small town of Abanilla in eastern Murcia is remarkable for the devotion shown by the locals to the holy relic of the “lignum crucis”, which..

April 30 Migas Night in Caravaca de la CruzFood, fun and a festive atmosphere as Caravaca begins its major local fiestas! The Fiestas de la Vera Cruz in Caravaca, which include the renowned Running of the Wine Horses on 2nd May, stick to a fairly rigid schedule every year, and on the last night in..

Celebrate Mothers’ Day at Terra Natura Murcia with a special family day outA thoughtful gift, nature, and a relaxed day together make for the perfect way to treat Mum this May If you are looking for a simple but meaningful way to celebrate Mothers’ Day this year, Terra Natura Murcia has put together a lovely plan that combines..

May 1 to 3 San Javier Air Show 2026A weekend of spectacular flying and all-round entertainment as huge crowds flock to Santiago de la Ribera! One of the largest and most popular events in the calendar of the Region of Murcia takes place this year over the long holiday weekend of 1st to 3rd..

May 1 to 5 The Fiestas de la Vera Cruz and the Running of the Wine Horses 2026 in CaravacaThe Running of the Wine Horses takes place every year on May 2 The Running of the Wine Horses is one of the most exciting and unique fiesta activities in the Region of Murcia and takes place every year on 2nd May. However, this one event, which enjoys International..

May 2 and 3 Romería Rociera al Molino del Saltaor in AguilasOver May Day weekend Águilas celebrates its 37th annual Romería Rociera al Molino del Saltaor Every year at the start of May Águilas holds a Romeria del Rocío, in which participants walk out from the town centre to the windmill..

May 2 and 3 Free guided tours IN ENGLISH, The colour and Culture of the Los Mayos fiestas in AlhamaSee the sights and learn the local history of the main annual fiestas in Alhama de Murcia The time of year has come when the town of Alhama de Murcia celebrates the arrival of spring with its annual Los Mayos fiestas, a couple of weeks of traditional fun and..

Shuttle bus services on 3rd May for the San Javier Air ShowStress-free parking before you enjoy the spectacle in Santiago de la Ribera! With San Javier set to welcome huge numbers of visitors for the International Air Show over the weekend special parking areas have been designated close to the town centre and the..

May 1 to 3 The Cruces de Mayo, May Crosses celebrations in CartagenaLots of live music and 50 outdoor bars in the centre of Cartagena over the weekend Over the long weekend of 1st to 3rd May the municipality of Cartagena joins many others across Spain in celebrating the Crosses of May, a sociable occasion in which crosses..

May 8 to 10 Fiestas de la Cruz de Mayo 2026 in Calabardina ÁguilasLive entertainment, a procession, music, dancing and food for all in the seaside village of Calabardina The first week of May is a time to celebrate the spring and fiestas relating to the tradition of the Crosses of May are common throughout Spain around these..

May 9 and 10 Romería del Cristo Amarrado in JumillaThe revered figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping Post is accompanied back to its mountain sancutary Every year on the second Sunday in May the Romería del Cristo Amarrado takes place in Jumilla, as the sculpted figure of Christ Tied to the Whipping..

May 2 and 3 Free guided tours in Spanish of the Los Mayos fiestas in AlhamaSee the sights and learn the local history of the main annual fiestas in Alhama de Murcia The time of year has come when the town of Alhama de Murcia celebrates the arrival of spring with its annual Los Mayos fiestas, a couple of weeks of traditional fun and..