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More than 200,000 people have visited Caravaca de la Cruz during the last bridge of the Constitution and the Immaculate Conception, according to data collected by the local police and the Municipal Bureau of Tourism.
From City of Caravaca has made a highly satisfactory development of the Medieval Market, an event which, with reference to visitor numbers in recent editions, it has become the main attraction of the city after the festivities.
During the Medieval Market, Caravaca has been a steady influx of tourists, resulting in withholding specific times up to 4 and 5 miles at the entrance to Caravaca by Northwest Highway and forced the Local Police and Guardia Civil to divert traffic to parking areas deterrent.
The police sergeant, José Antonio Caro, has reported that on Sunday and Monday, days of more visitors, entry was posted over 30,000 vehicles locally.
Along the bridge have requested information on the Municipal Office of Tourism 6608 people.
Of the total registered users, a 46'7% came from towns in the region of Murcia, a 51'9% from other Spanish provinces and 1'28% were of foreign origin.
These figures represent an increase of 349'8% over the bridge of the Constitution last year.
From 4 to 8 December, the network of museums in Caravaca Jubilee has been a total of 3036 entries, which translates into an increase of 114% compared to 1420 visits recorded in the same period in 2009.
Accommodation and cottages in the municipality have touched a 100% occupancy, as well as restaurants and bars in the area.
Moreover, it should be noted the great success of the entertainment activities planned for the market, including the Medieval Tournament, which on Sunday he completed the maximum capacity of the Plaza de Toros with more than 3,000 spectators.
"The Medieval Market VII coincidence with the final of the Holy Year 2010 compliance has led to more optimistic forecasts and thousands were displaced tourists to the city during the past holidays, which has given a major boost merchants and hoteliers, "said the Councillor for Tourism, Gonzalo López-Auguy, who wanted to recognize the work and effort made by the Local Police, Guardia Civil, Civil Protection, Red Cross, artisans, restaurateurs and merchants of the town.
"It has been fundamental the work of Tourism staff, maintenance and cleaning during the holidays have developed their tasks professionally," added the councilman.
Caravaca Medieval Market has become, by the number of participating artisans and amount of scheduled activities in one of the most prominent of those held in Spain.
Caravaca City Council has seven years by developing and promoting this event in order to add a new tourist attraction to the city and enhance the craft sector and trade.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Caravaca de la Cruz
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