Caravaca de la Cruz

Caravaca de la Cruz is a municipality in northwestern Murcia that stretches from the River Argos into the surrounding mountains and includes more than forty hamlets. The municipal area sits at an average altitude of 625 meters and connects the plains with the foothills of the mountain ranges.

The municipality received its official status from Queen Isabel II in 1849, which established its role as an administrative center for the surrounding villages. Archaeological discoveries made in 2009 confirmed early settlement between 2400 and 1950 BC.

The municipality maintains fourteen distinct districts, each contributing to the local governance and community organization of the region.

The municipality operates offices for administrative matters such as registration, permits, and local regulations. Most services are available on weekday mornings.

Excavations uncovered more than thirteen hundred Bronze Age graves near the present settlement. These burial sites show that the area was inhabited over thousands of years.

Location: Region of Murcia

Elevation above the sea: 800 m

Part of: Mancomunitat de Serveis Socials de la Comarca del Noroeste espanyol

Shares border with: Lorca, Vélez-Blanco, Puebla de Don Fadrique, Moratalla, Cehegín

Website: http://caravaca.org

GPS coordinates: 38.10750,-1.86000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 01:18