April 21 Free guided hike in the Yecla countryside

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A 9-km walk in the area of the important natural spring of Tobarillas

April 21 Free guided hike in the Yecla countryside The ANIDA organization (the initials stand for Asociación Naturalista para la Investigación y Defensa del Altiplano) is holding a free informative guided hike on Sunday April 21 in the area of Tobarillas in the countryside of Yecla, taking in the most important natural water spring in the municipality and the flora which abounds alongside the stream which the running water has created.

Also included are some of the most important sites of architectural and cultural heritage in the area as well as bridges, mining concerns and water channels.

The walk begins at 8.30 when participants meet in their own vehicles at the Feria del Mueble (click for map) and after the 9-kilometre route it is estimated that the return to Yecla will be at between 13.00 and 13.30. The walking route is an easy one and those joining in are advised to bring breakfast and drinking water (as well as protective clothing in case it rains): there is an optional group lunch afterwards.

Those taking part must be over 10 years old and youngsters should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Registration is open until April 19 through email at anidayecla1@gmail.com.

If visiting Yecla don’t forget to make sure one of your first ports of call is the tourist office (Plaza Mayor, 1, email turismo@yecla.es, telephone 968 754104).

For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today.

Address

Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLA

Tel: 968 754 104

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Oficina de Turismo de Yecla

Yecla Tourist Office Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia, home to just under 35,000 people, and these days is best known for its wines, which enjoy Denomination of Origin status, and its furniture production, which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux.

Yecla Tourist Office While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism, the town (or city, as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical, cultural and natural heritage, and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area.

Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia. These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place, crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí, with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors, the gastonomy and of course the wine route.

Yecla Tourist Office Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí, a Bronze Age settlement at El Arabilejo, Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town. More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre, which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima, with its striking blue dome, the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor, where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos, the clock tower and the old grain store.

Yecla Tourist Office The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets, maps, pre-planned routes, accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups.