Ponies also have their day in the festivities of Caravaca de la Cruz. Although they were taking part in the Wine Horses celebrations since the 1970s, it was not until the year 2005 that they got their own parade. Continue reading Wine Horses (II) -Pony Race, Moors and Christians and Bath of the Cross of Caravaca-, Caravaca De La Cruz -Murcia-
The Festival known as Descent of the Cinca River features the Nabatas, traditional wood barges used since the XVI century to the middle of the twentieth Century to transport wood down the river. This was the only means of subsitence for the people living in this region of the Pyrenees. Due to the erection of dams and transport development, this means of transport is not used any longer.
Continue reading Descent of the Cinca river with traditional Nabatas
The Flowered Courtyards of Córdoba festival find its origins in the culture and way of life of the Andalucians.
From the first to the fifth of May, Caravaca De la Cruz dresses up to enjoy its festival in honour of the Santísima y Vera Cruz de Caravaca. As main part of this festivity, the outstanding celebration of Wine Horses takes place during the two first days. It has been declared of International Tourist Interest. Continue reading Wine Horses, Caravaca De La Cruz (1)
