Yecla puts new sports and social projects to a public vote
Individuals and groups from Yecla can have their say in the town’s new 5-year plan
Yecla Town Council is getting ready to draft its new Urban Agenda, a five-year roadmap to the development and improvement of the municipality, and they’ve invited residents, local groups and associations to have their say.
The initiatives will be included in the Integrated Action Plan (PAI), a key document in requesting funds from the EU to support projects aimed at sustainable development, covering areas such as Heritage, Tourism and Culture; Energy and Environment; Technology and Digitalisation and Social Inclusion.
“Our commitment is to present firm initiatives that improve the quality of life in Yecla," said the mayor, Remedios Lajara, highlighting that the Council is working on specific proposals that meet the commitments of the Municipal Government with the citizens.
While the Council is still looking for new ideas, several projects are already in the works. The expansion of the Casa Municipal de Cultura has already been financed, but other schemes, such as the transformation of the 'La Constitución' football field into a modern sports complex, will require some European funding.
Yecla Town Council will post online surveys on social media so anybody who is interested can put their ideas forward and representatives will also be meeting with different associations and groups to discuss potential sports and social projects.
“We want citizens to be able to make contributions and suggestions to the Urban Agenda, helping to define projects that may be eligible for subsidies," said the mayor.
You can access the surveys here:
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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
