June 20 to July 6 Art exhibition by Paula Marco in Yecla
Trazos de Alma at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla
A collection of remarkable pencil drawings by artist Paula Marco can be visited at the Casa Municipal de Cultura in Yecla from 20th June to 6th July, featuring a series of hugely detailed drawings including expressive faces and also portraits of famous personalities such as Gandalf, Minerva McGonagall and Simone Biles.
The images are being displayed together under the title of “Trazos de Alma”.
Paula Marco was born in Yecla 32 years ago the eldest of 12 brothers and sisters, and confesses to a troubled past after spending long periods receiving psychiatric treatment which resulted in her losing much of her memory.
In consequence, her “real” memories begin, she says as recently as early 2023, when she began to learn how to read, write and draw again. Supported by those closest to her, she dedicates this exhibition to all of them, especially her family, her teacher and her psychologist.
Trazos de Alma contains remarkably detailed drawings and can be seen at the Casa de la Cultura in Yecla (Plaza Mayor, 1) on weekdays from 9.00 to 13.00 and 17.00 to 20.00 and on Saturdays from 9.00 to 13.00.
Further information is available from the tourist office of Yecla (email turismo@yecla.es) or, for more visiting information in English, 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
