Every year, when spring begins to appear on the calendar, a small region Within the municipality of MurciaExperience a true explosion of colour, rhythm and fun. We’re talking about Cabezo de Torres and its historic carnivala celebration that lives on generation after generation and has become a distinctive feature and a real source of pride for the city of Murcia.
Its origins are in the Muslim Citadel
Located north of the municipality of Murcia and 3.7 km from the capital, the origins of the current Cabezo de Torres go back to the Middle Ages at the hands of the Arabs. This is raised Fort on a hillAround which the population is spread. Today, the castle is not in a good state of preservation, but part of its base can still be seen.
Another notable element of the area’s architectural heritage is Church of the Virgin Las Lagrimaspatron saint of the city. The Feast of Mary’s Sorrows is celebrated around September 15 and is accompanied by festivals, cultural and sporting activities, a display of floats, fireworks and… procession With the image of Our Lady of Tears.
Cabezo de Torres Carnivals
However, the most traditional celebration in the region is… Carnivalsthe oldest The entire Murcia region, that is the caseThe first news mentioning this dates back to 1885. DIt has been declared of regional tourist interest Between February and Marchbefore Great Lent and Holy Week. The most important days are Monday and Tuesday of the carnivalIt is the big day, in addition to the following Sunday, and it is called Sunday piñata.
These holidays are full Colour, music and fashionoffering a wide program of activities that make Cabezo de Torres an attraction during those dates. Locals and visitors will be able to enjoy the liveliness Bands and orchestras In which almost all neighbors participate.
“They are exemplary Cuballas or “Morgas”, Songs that criticize, in a satirical tone, local, national and international current events”, detailed by tourism in the Murcia region. In addition, on the Saturday before the piñata, prizes are given to the best bands and humorous lyrics, and The crier and carnival muse are chosen.