June 27 to 29 Annual fiestas in the Yecla village of Raspay
Enjoy wine tasting, paella, hot chocolate, music, fireworks and more at the Raspay fiestas this weekend
Raspay is celebrating its patron saint fiestas this coming weekend in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sweet Heart of Mary, with a programme packed with both religious and recreational events for everyone to enjoy.
The schedule of the main events taking place at the Raspay fiestas in 2025 is as follows:
Friday June 27
19.30: The opening speech is given by Irene Ibáñez Tormos.
20.30: The annual Gachasmigas competition as locals strive to make the best version of this typical culinary speciality of the area.
23.00: The music and dancing begin with DJ Pacheco.
Saturday June 28
10.00: Hot chocolate for all and a water party for the youngsters.
14.00: Paella festival, locals once again compete to show they are the best cooks (registration open until Wednesday 25th on 655 653353 and 606 538083).
19.00: Mass in honour of the patron saints, attended by the fiestas queens and their ladies in waiting, followed by the traditional floral offering.
This is followed by an informal dinner in the Plaza de la Iglesia, and the evening ends with fireworks and music from the Orquesta Destello Show. Hot chocolate is provided when the music finishes!
Sunday June 29
10.00: Brunch of fried corn pancakes, followed by a gathering of classic bicycles organized by the Asociación “Las Galgas” and a glass of vermouth prior to the lunch for which bookings can be made on 655 653353 and 606 538083.
19.00: Mass in honour of the patrons of Raspay with music by the Hakuna choir of the parish of El Niño Jesús. This is followed by the procession of the figures of the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús and the Dulce Corazón de María.
The fiestas end with a celebratory glass of wine offered by the governing body of the D.O.P. Vinos de Yecla and the Fiestas Committee.
Image: Ayuntamiento de Yecla
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
