September 27 and 28 Complete free guided tours of the history, architecture and gastronomy of Yecla

Four stop-off points are planned in Yecla at which cultural activities and tastings are provided

September 27 and 28 Complete free guided tours of the history, architecture and gastronomy of Yecla The local tourism authorities in Yecla are celebrating World Tourism Day 2025, which has adopted the motto “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”, with a special activity on 27^th and 28^th September which consists of a tour of some of the most iconic sites of the town.

The tour begins on both days at 10.30 and this is a leisurely stroll, which a pause at each stop during a brief explanation given (in Spanish) of the significance and history of the monuments visited. In addition, complementary activities are provided related to local culture, arts and crafts and gastronomy, including the tasting of some of the wines for which Yecla is justifiably renowned.

September 27 and 28 Complete free guided tours of the history, architecture and gastronomy of Yecla On each day a maximum of 4 groups of 25 people will be formed, follwoing a route which traces the history of Yecla from the 16^th to the 19^th century, with the stop-off points as follows:

The church of San Roque, where Extra Virgin olive oil from the local Deortegas is tasted with bread from Panadería Zenón.
The Capilla de la Virgen de las Angustias chapel, where a brief recital of baroque music is provided.
The Basílica de la Purísima, with a tasting of the typical local “Libricos” confectionary in the Plaza de España.
The Teatro Concha Segura, with wine tasting included.

September 27 and 28 Complete free guided tours of the history, architecture and gastronomy of Yecla Amazingly, this tour is free of charge, with online bookings available here while places remain.

Visiting information is available from the tourist office of Yecla (email turismo@yecla.es) or, for more local events, news and visiting information in English, go to the home page of Yecla Today.

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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 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.