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February 28 Guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and museum and the Deortegas olive oil press

Enjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before visiting two sites refelcting the history and traditions of the town and tasting delicious extra virgin olive oil!

February 28 Guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and museum and the Deortegas olive oil press On the hill which borders the southern edge of the town of Yecla, where in centuries past the castle used to stand, a series of wooden walkways has been installed to provide a “Sendero Azul” walking or hiking path, and this guided visit follows the route with plenty of stops before ending at the top of the hill visits to the sanctuary of the Virgen del Castillo and the Museo Mariano.

Although it is located on the hillside the route is an easy one and can even be tackled with pushchairs (although wheelchairs are not possible), and of course it provides various spectacular views out over the town itself and the surrounding countryside.

February 28 Guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and museum and the Deortegas olive oil press The sanctuary is home to the figure of the Virgen del Castillo, who plays a pibotal role in the annual local fiestas in December, while the Museo Mariano is devoted to the fiestas themselves and to the centuries-old traditions which underlie them.

The last stop during the morning is the Deortegas olive oil press, where a tasting of the delicious produce is highly recommended!

The visit on Saturday February 28 begins at 10.00 at the Edificio Bioclimático (click for map) and is expected to last approximately 3 and a half hours, with prior booking required at a cost of 10 euros (incuding the olive oil tasting) online here.

February 28 Guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and museum and the Deortegas olive oil press

If visiting Yecla don’t forget to make sure one of your first ports of call is the tourist office (Plaza Mayor, 1, email turismo@yecla.es).

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

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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 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.