# Things to see in Caravaca de la Cruz (Spain): 19 places and when to go

> Caravaca de la Cruz is a town in Spain, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (7), Nature (5), Hiking (5). The best known are Basilica of Vera Cruz, Iglesia de La Soledad and Church of la Soledad, Caravaca de la Cruz. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/caravaca-de-la-cruz/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 38.1064, -1.8619
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (7) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (5) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/espiritual/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museos/) (3)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** ALC Alicante, 116 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Gorra Nogueras, at 1,505 m.

## What to see in Caravaca de la Cruz

The places in and around Caravaca de la Cruz, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Basilica of Vera Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/santuario-de-la-vera-cruz/): Minor basilica cultural property in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain · 339 m
- [Iglesia de La Soledad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-de-la-soledad/): Church building in Region of Murcia, Spain · 5.4 km
- [Church of la Soledad, Caravaca de la Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-arqueologico-la-soledad/): Cultural property in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain · 261 m
- [Barranda Ethnic Music Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-de-la-musica-etnica-de-barranda/): Museum in the Region of Murcia, Spain · 11 km
- [Templete del Bañadero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/templete-del-banadero/): Cultural property in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain · 331 m
- [Burete](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/burete/): Triangulation station in Cehegín, Spain · 12 km
- [Caravaca de la Cruz – Archivel. Tramo C.2.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/caravaca-de-la-cruz-archivel-tramo-c-2/): Hiking · 6.5 km
- [Carrascalejo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/carrascalejo/): Triangulation station in Bullas, Spain · 14 km
- [Castillo de Alquipir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-alquipir/): Cultural property in Ceheguín, Spain · 8.1 km
- [Castle of Moratalla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-moratalla/): Cultural property in Moratalla, Spain · 9.9 km
- [Coto Real](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/coto-real/): Hiking · 13 km
- [Cueva Negra del Estrecho del Río Quípar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cueva-negra-del-estrecho-del-rio-quipar/): Nature · History · 8.0 km
- [Gorra Nogueras](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/gorra-nogueras/): Triangulation station in Moratalla, Spain · 12 km
- [GR 7.1 Moratalla - Cañada de la Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/gr-7-1-moratalla-canada-de-la-cruz/): Hiking · 5.1 km
- [La Risca - Llano de Béjar (Caravaca)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/la-risca-llano-de-bejar-caravaca/): Hiking · 12 km
- [Moratalla - Caravaca de la Cruz. Tramo C.1.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/moratalla-caravaca-de-la-cruz-tramo-c-1/): Hiking · 5.1 km
- [Museo del Vino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-del-vino/): Museum · 18 km
- [Pinar Negro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/pinar-negro/): Triangulation station in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain · 8.5 km
- [Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cabezo Roenas - Ruinas de Begastri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/yacimiento-arqueologico-de-cabezo-roenas-ruinas-de-begastri/): History · 8.2 km

## When to go to Caravaca de la Cruz

The best time to visit Caravaca de la Cruz is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 35 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h |
| May | Best time | 14 h 04 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 38 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 24 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 29 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 59 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 54 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 22 |

In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In April, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Caravaca de la Cruz

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, Alicante), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.1064%2C-1.8619)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.1064%2C-1.8619)

## Other towns nearby

- [Alhama de Murcia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alhama-de-murcia/): 39 places · 48 km
- [Lorca, Spain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/lorca/): 35 places · 49 km
- [Vélez-Rubio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/velez-rubio/): 14 places · 54 km
- [Murcia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/murcia/): 57 places · 66 km
- [Jumilla](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/jumilla/): 9 places · 67 km
- [Segura de la Sierra](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/segura-de-la-sierra/): 34 places · 72 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Caravaca de la Cruz?

The best known: [Basilica of Vera Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/santuario-de-la-vera-cruz/), [Iglesia de La Soledad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-de-la-soledad/), [Church of la Soledad, Caravaca de la Cruz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-arqueologico-la-soledad/), [Barranda Ethnic Music Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/museo-de-la-musica-etnica-de-barranda/), [Templete del Bañadero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/templete-del-banadero/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Caravaca de la Cruz?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.

### How do you get to Caravaca de la Cruz?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 116 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.1064%2C-1.8619) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Caravaca de la Cruz as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).