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The Department of Tourism and Handicraft of the City of Caravaca de la Cruz starting this Sunday, October 16, a new Pilgrim's Market season.
This activity is resumed after the parenthesis of the summer, will be held the third Sunday of each month with the participation of some 35 artisans from the Northwest Region and elsewhere in the region.
The head of the municipal area of ​​Tourism, Maria Cruz Pérez, said that "the craft market began to be held in the Plaza San Juan de la Cruz, but the City Council wanted to give a new impetus and thus designed a new image and changed its location the Plaza del Arco to increase the number of jobs and enhance their nature tourism. "
In his opinion, "Pilgrim's Market, after 13 years of existence, has become an added attraction for the city, which also serves to support sectors of the hospitality and craftsmanship."
For its part, the mayor of Trade and Crafts, Maite Romero, has reported that the format will be similar to previous seasons with demonstration craft workshops, children's entertainment activities and tastings, visitors will find next to the outlets.
"The first three editions of the new season will be dedicated to children, Christmas cakes and sausage," he explained.
Coinciding with the market, seven establishments belonging to the Association of Innkeepers Menu Pilgrim's bid, based on products and recipes from the Region of the Northwest, at prices ranging between 6 and 8 euros.
Pilgrim's Market begins its new stage this Sunday, October 16, with a special edition dedicated to children, who will be accompanied by a group of animation, pony rides and a makeup workshop.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz