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November 10 Free guided walk at the natural monument of Monte Arabí in Yecla

A gentle 6-kilometre walk at the magic mountain in northern Murcia

November 10 Free guided walk at the natural monument of Monte Arabí in Yecla This free walking tour of the mountain of Monte Arabí in the far north of the Region of Murcia offers a chance to discover some of the magic which surrounds the mythical site as well as its natural heritage and its geo-diversity.

In addition, this is one of the routes which includes the prehistoric rock art included in a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site, with explanations provided by a specialist from the Cayetano de Mergelina archaeology museum in Yecla.

The walk is a comfortable 6 kilometres and is expected to end at approximately 13.30, leaving time to head back into Yecla itself for a well-deserved lunch! Although the event is free of charge prior registration is required online here. Those travelling from Yecla can do so in convoy from the roundabout on Ronda Norte next to Bodegas Castaño (click here for map).

This walk is not recommended for those aged under 9, and visitors should be aware that it does not include the prehistoric rock art which has been awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO.

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, telephone 968 754104).

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

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.