The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside Yecla

A popular getaway spot for town dwellers getting out into the country of Yecla for the day

The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside Yecla The Cerro de la Fuente barbecue area and beauty spot a few kilometres outside Yecla is one of the most popular destinations for locals when they wish to get out of town for a day, and this popularity is reflected in the thousands who walk up there during the annual Romería de San Marcos in late April.

The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside Yecla Located on the lower slopes of the hill, the picnic area is surrounded by pine groves and other bushy vegetation, the amenities include barbecues, tables, seating areas, shaded areas, ample parking and toilets, including facilities for the disabled.

Those making their barbecues must bring their own fuel and of course are requested to take the utmost care in this heavily wooded area.

Location: click for map. Travelling from Yecla, start from the roundabout where Avenida de la Paz meets Avenida de San Pablo, and head for the Policía Local. 600 metres or so after the pólice station, take the right fork and the site is 500 metres further on.

The toilets and barbecues are open as follows:

The Cerro de la Fuente picnic and barbecue area just outside Yecla It can be seen that most of the barbecues are out of bounds during the summer due to the fire risk.

NOTES:

Camping is not permitted.

Fires must not be lit outside the barbecues provided.

Please respect the plant life in the area.

For more local and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today.

Address

Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLA

Tel: 968 754 104

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Oficina de Turismo de Yecla

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.