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October 6 Nature and easy hiking trip from Yecla to the waterfalls of Anna

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Visit the mountains and waterfalls of the province of Valencia with the ANIDA group in Yecla

October 6 Nature and easy hiking trip from Yecla to the waterfalls of Anna 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 the province of Valencia.

The 75-kilometre journey to Abba starts at the Feria del Mueble building in Yecla at 8.00 in the morning and lasts approximately 1 hour, after which the day’s activities include a walk known as the “Ruta de las Tres Cascadas” (route of the three waterfalls). Among the sights to be seen are the fall of the Gorgo de la Escalera and the spectacular plant life around the water course which it creates, while the visit also gives time to enjoy the architecture and culture of the area, which boasts many bridges old mine shafts, wells and the ancient irrigation channels and ditches which made agriculture possible in this uneven terrain.

The Ruta de las Tres Casacadas is just 4 kilometres long and is classified as being easy to complete, but those taking part must be at least 10 years old. Minors must be accompanied by adults and appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn (please bring a cagoule and an umbrella in case!).

The price of the trip for mom-members of ANIDA is a mere 5 euros, including breakfast and drinking water: lunch is an optional extra.

Registration is open until 5th October by email to anidayecla1@gmail.com.

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.