10 sites to see prehistoric rock art in the Region of Murcia
From Yecla and Moratalla in the north to Isla Plana in the south, Murcia was home to cave-dwelling artists as long as 10,000 years ago Hidden away in caves and rock shelters of the Murcia countryside is evidence that the forefathers of modern humans..

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Discover the magic of Christmas in inland Murcia!
Tradition and beauty away from the crowds of the Costa Cálida and the big cities over the festive season If all you want for Christmas this year is to get away from the throngs of people in the shops and town centres of Murcia, bear in mind that..

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April 25 to May 25 Exhibition of work by artist Fernando Carpena in Yecla
The centenary of Fernando Carpena Puche’s birth in Yecla is celebrated at the church of San Francisco This slightly belated centenary exhibition of the work of artist Fernando Carpena Puche, who was born in Yecla on 23rd April 1924 (International..

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May 3 to 24 Annual fiestas of San Isidro Labrador in Yecla
A float parade and plenty of conviviality as Yecla celebrates the Patron Saint of farmers and agriculture Every year in mid-May in Yecla, reflecting the town’s agricultural heritage, local fiestas are celebrated in honour of San Isidro, the patron..

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May 25 Free jazz concert in Yecla
The Gradus Ensemble trace the history of jazz at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small..

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May 27 to 30 The annual furniture professionals fair in Yecla
The Feria del Mueble is a major event in the annual calendar of Yecla Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, is home to one of the largest clusters of companies and professionals in the furniture, timber and related industries at both domestic..

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May 31 Yecla Beneath the Stars, a free guided walk on Monte Arabi
Enjoy the mystic mountain of Yecla under the night sky of late spring Guided walks on and around the mystical mountain of Monte Arabí in Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, are always extremely popular, and this summer evening hike promises..

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May 31 Yoga in the olive groves of Yecla
Yoga Entre Olivos at the Deortegas olive oil press in the Yecla countryside This activity organized with the Almazara Deortegas olive oil press in Yecla offers you the opportunity to wind down with a sesión of open-air yoga in the natural surroundings..

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June 21 Guided tour and locally produced honey tasting in Yecla
Culture and apiculture on this unusual tourist experience in Yecla An unusual evening of tourism is on offer on June in Yecla, beginning with a guided tour of the most important historical sights in the town centre and continuing with a tasting of..

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June 29 Free Austrian classical concert in Yecla
The Terrassa 48 Chamber Orchestra at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small-scale concerts..

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Vines, wines and travel: The very best wine tourism in the Region of Murcia
Tradition and precision lie at the heart of Murcia’s most celebrated wineries Discover the captivating charms of the Region of Murcia, where grape growing reigns supreme and the legacy of wine echoes through idyllic vineyards and cutting-edge..

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October 26 Free Bach- Abel classical concert in Yecla
The Anacronía Ensemble at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small-scale concerts throughout..

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November 30 Free classical guitar concert in Yecla
Guitarist Fernando Espí at the municipal auditorium in Yecla The International Chamber Music Festival in Yecla (“Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Yecla”, or FIMYECLA), offers a series of free high-quality small-scale concerts throughout..

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The Basilica de la Purisima in Yecla
Construction of the “Iglesia Nueva” in Yecla took a hundred years The Basílica Arciprestal de la Purísima is the most important church and the most emblematic building of Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia, and is dedicated to the “..

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The Iglesia de la Asunción or Iglesia Vieja, the old church of Yecla
The Iglesia de la Asunción now houses the Semana Santa museum of Yecla  For visitors to Yecla it can be confusing to talk about the churches of the town because the most important ones go under a variety of different names, and the Iglesia Vieja..

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Santuario de la Virgen del Castillo, Yecla
The sanctuary of the Virgen de la Purísima offers views out over the town of Yecla The Santuario de la Virgen del Castillo is a relatively small church which was built as a sanctuary for the figure of the Virgin Mary known as “La Purísima” in..

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7 reasons to visit the Altiplano in the north of Murcia
A harder job would be to name reasons NOT to visit Yecla and Jumilla! If you’re one of those whose knowledge of the Region of Murcia is limited to the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor, couple of local watering holes or restaurants..

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The typical tortas fritas of Yecla
A simple and adaptable bread base which can accompany sweet and savoury food It is often said that the best cooking is simple cooking, and in Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia local specialities don’t come much simpler than “tortas fritas..

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The Teatro Concha Segura in Yecla
This central theatre in Yecla dates from the 1880s The current Teatro Concha Segura was built between 1886 and 1887 and occupies the spot on which the former Pósito de Labradores grain store was located.  The theatre was built by Francisco Albi..

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Bodegas La Purísima affiliated to Yecla Wine Route
The largest wine producer in the D.O. Yecla area Bodegas La Purísima is one of the largest bodegas in the Region of Murcia and the 800 agriculturalists who grow and produce its wine own 60% of the entire production capacity of the D.O. Yecla. Between..

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Bodegas Castaño affiliated to the Yecla Wine Route
Arguably the most important winery in the D.O. Yecla area Start to research the wines of Yecla and there are two words which recur again and again; Monastrell and Castaño. Bodegas Familia Castaño is synonymous with wine production in Yecla, and..

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Bodegas Evine winery affiliated to the Yecla Wine Route
100% ecological family-run winery supporting the Ruta del Vino de Yecla Bodegas Evine is an ecological family-run winery operating under the Denominación de Origen de Yecla (D.O. Yecla) which produces small volumes of wine, the emphasis being on..

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Bodegas Barahonda winery affiliated to the Yecla Wine Route
The main labels of Bodegas Barahonda are Barahonda, Carro, Heredad, Candela, Lualma and Summum Bodegas Barahonda offers a complete package for those who enjoy not only learning about and appreciating the different nuances of wine from the Region..

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Semana Santa in Yecla
The traditional Easter processions of Yecla date back to at least the 16th century As in many other parts of the Region of Murcia Semana Santa is a very important week in the calendar of Yecla and a number of impressive processions are held featuring..

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Los Torrejones Roman archaeological site in Yecla
This large Roman villa in Los Torrejones oversaw a large agricultural concern in Yecla 2,000 years ago The archaeological site of Los Torrejones is 3 kilometres south-east of the town of Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, and consists primarily..

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Monte Arabí tourist information point in the Yecla countryside
Discover the legends and mysteries of Monte Arabí in Yecla The tourist information point of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla, very close to the boundary between the Region of Murcia and the province of Albacete, is in the old forest ranger..

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The annual Fiestas of San Isidro every May in Yecla
The mid-May fiestas feature folk dancing, music and the famous parade of floats made from quilled paper Every year in mid-May in Yecla, reflecting the town’s agricultural heritage, the local fiestas are celebrated in honour of San Isidro, the patron..

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Monte Arabí in Yecla - prehistoric rock art and a multitude of legends
Rock art at the sites in Yecla show several different periods of Prehistoric rock art The archaeological sites at the mystic mountain of Monte Arabí in the municipality of Yecla are considered among the most important in the Region of Murcia, containing..

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10 unique natural wonders in the Region of Murcia!
Icy cold springs, moonscapes, badlands and enchanted natural cities in the Costa Cálida! Far from being simply a stretch of coastline in the western Mediterranean, the Region of Murcia has a fantastically varied landscape, and the following selection..

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Daily and weekly markets in Yecla
Two daily food markets in Yecla and a weekly market on Wednesdays The main indoor food market in Yecla is the “Mercado de Abastos”, located in Calle Concejal Juan Sebastián Pérez (click for exact location), and features a wide range of stalls..

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How to visit the Yecla Wine Route
Visit the wineries and olive oil mill, stay overnight or enjoy a day trip to Yecla Don´t be deceived by the small number of bodegas in Yecla which form the Yecla wine route. The Yecla wine route is like the Monastrell grape which is such an..

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A history of Yecla
The story behind the development of Yecla in the Altiplano area of Murcia The history of Yecla is a long and complex one, with historians still struggling to fill in the many gaps in a story of which long parts are missing due to a lack of documentation..

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The Fiestas Patronales in Yecla in December
The Patron Saint’s Fiestas are held in Yecla during the second week of December The patron saint’s fiestas in Yecla, which take place every year starting on 5th December, are the continuation of a tradition which began almost 400 years ago, with..

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