New beach volleyball court opens for the summer in Yecla
Visitors to the Los Rosales Leisure Centre can now book the sand court free of charge throughout August
The Los Rosales Leisure Centre in Yecla has unveiled a brand-new beach volleyball court, now open to the public for the rest of the summer season.
The court, built with an investment of more than €35,000, features specialist sand and sports equipment designed specifically for beach volleyball. It’s available to use free of charge throughout August, but only for guests who have purchased access to the leisure centre’s swimming pools.
To encourage outdoor activity and boost use of the centre’s facilities, the court is being offered as an added bonus to paying pool visitors.
Reservations must be made in person at the front desk and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Slots are limited to same-day booking only.
Until August 10, the court will be open daily from 4.30pm to 8.30pm in 45-minute time slots. From August 11 onwards, the closing time will shift to 7.30pm.
The court is reserved strictly for beach volleyball use and must be booked by groups of between four and eight people. Players must be at least 14 years old. Children aged 10 to 13 may use the court only under the supervision of a responsible adult. Spectators and companions are not allowed inside the playing area.
More information and full regulations can be found by clicking here.
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Image: Ayuntamiento de Yecla
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
