February 16 Free guided hike in the Sierra del Cuchillo in Yecla
The route follows easy paths in the La Yesera area of the Yecla countryside
As part of the sports and tourism program in Yecla during the first quarter of 2025 this free guided country tour is being held on Sunday February 16, beginning at 9.00 outside Bodegas La Purísima (click for map).
From here, participants will drive in convoy to the starting point of the walk.
Organized in collaboration with the Centro Excursionista de Yecla, the walk follows a route along paths in the impressive countryside of La Yesera and the Sierra del Cuchillo, alongside the boundary between the regions of Murcia and Castilla-La Manca. The walk, a relatively leisurely one, is expected to last around 3 and a half hours, and covers a distance of 5.5 km with climbs and descents of just 200 metres.
Walkers should bring sturdy footwear, plenty to drink and a snack.
Although the hike is completely free of charge prior registration is necessary online here – and please bear in mind that this kind of event in Yecla is normally fully booked very quickly, so don’t dally for too long before reserving your place!
Further information is available from the Yecla tourist office (telephone 968 754104, email turismo@yecla.es) and from the Teatro Concha Segura (telephone 968 751134, email teatro@yecla.es).
Image: www.nordeste.coagirmurcia.org
For more local news, events and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
In early 2025, due to renovation work at the usual office, the service is located on the other side of the Plaza Mayor at Calle Epifanio Ibáñez nº 2 (click for map).
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.
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 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.
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.
There is parking close to the tourist office, although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.
For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8.00 to 15.00
Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30.
Public holidays 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Yecla tourist office
