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Caravaca de la Cruz has opened a new 3,500-square-metre green space in its historic centre, reclaiming land that had stood neglected for over 30 years.

 

The park, named Los Huertos del Vicario, stands on the former ‘Europán’ block and forms a key part of the Town Council’s ‘Camino a Caravaca’ Tourism Sustainability Plan, funded primarily by EU Next Generation funds.

 

The space blends heritage with ecology, restoring historic irrigation channels, planting fruit trees and installing eco-friendly lighting.

 

A central viewing platform offers sweeping views of the Castle and Basilica, while four entrances, including one beside the Caballos del Vino Museum, ensure easy access. The park also includes a space for cultural events and surveillance cameras for safety.

 

Mayor José Francisco García described the project as “a turning point” in revitalising the city’s historic heart. The €427,000 initiative includes a second phase with a new children’s play area and artistic mural, based on community input.

 

Designed with biodiversity and public wellbeing in mind, the gardens include native species, shaded rest areas, and nesting boxes for birds and insects, reconnecting the old town with nature.

 

 

 

Images: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz