The Fuensanta Pilgrimage is a cultural and religious celebration of great importance in the Region of Murcia, attracting thousands of tourists and visitors each year.

A long drought in 1694 was the origin of what is now known as the Pilgrimage of the Virgin of Fuensanta. At that time, it was decided to bring the image down from its Sanctuary to the city, which resulted in intense rainfall that benefited the crops. Since then, the people of Murcia continue with this tradition of bringing the image down from its sanctuary to the city during the first half of September. The pilgrimage is followed by a large number of people