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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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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October 1-5 Yecla Jazz Festival
The jazz festival returns to the Concha Segura Theatre in Yecla   The beginning of October sees the town of Yecla in northern Murcia host its annual Jazz Festival.   Founded in 2003 by the Department of Culture and Celebrations, the Jazz..

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October 5 Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal at the Yecla Jazz Festival
Watch the final concert of the Yecla Jazz Festival 2024   The Yecla Jazz Festival takes place in the northern Murcia town from October 1 to 5, 2024.   On the last night of the Festival on Saturday October 5, Josh Hoyer andSoul Colossal..

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October 5 Guided tour of the church of Santa Bárbara and the Antonio Candela winery in Yecla
An emblematic church and the wine heritage of Yecla in one 2-hour tour! This guided visit in Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, is an unusual combination of an early 17th-century church and an industrial wine producer, but in a sense the..

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October 6 Free guided tour of the legacy of the Franciscan Order in Yecla
One of the seeds from which the post-medieval town of Yecla grew in the 16th and 17th centuries This free visit in Yecla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, traces the monuments left to the town by the Franciscan Order in centuries past, including..

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October 6 Nature and easy hiking trip from Yecla to the waterfalls of Anna
Visit the mountains and waterfalls of the province of Valencia with the ANIDA group in Yecla The Naturaleza Abierta season organized by ANIDA in Yecla continues on Sunday October 6 with an interesting trip to the mountainous municipality of Anna in..

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October 6 Charity walk and run for cancer in Yecla
The charity People Affected by Cancer (AYAC) have presented the 12th edition of their Solidarity March  On Sunday October 6, there will be a charity race-walk in Yecla to raise funds for cancer. The race will include a non-competitive Solidarity..

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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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