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June 27 Yecla Legends, a free guided tour of historic buildings and cultural icons
The tales handed down over centuries by the people of Yecla are brought to life during a stroll around the town!
}The town of Yecla in northern Murcia is full of signs of its history, primarily through the architecture but also through the stories of illustrious sons and daughters of Yecla and the evidence of its culture, religious devotions and gastronomic traditions, and this tour brings some of those aspects alive.
This is achieved through the revisiting of a series of local myths and legends which have been passed on from generation to generation: there are twelve stops along the route, with such intriguing titles as “The Mysterious Knocking of San Pascual”, “The Porcelain Child”, “Black Tooth the Penitent” and “The Faces of Water”! Find out more by joining in!
The visit, which is held in Spanish, begins at 19.30 in the Jardín de la Constitución, alongside the “Idolillos Ars Ruestria” modern sculpture, and lasts approximately two and a half hours (weather permitting). Registration is available online here through the regional tourist board of Murcia.
For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.
Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
Since early 2025, due to renovation work at the usual office, the service has been 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
