Yecla
08 ENE - 31 DIC
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¿s house at the foot of the mystical mountain. This location is just a couple of hundred metres from the remains of the prehistoric settlement of Arabilejo and the mysterious petroglyphs which were carved into the rock thousands of years ago for purposes which are not clear. The information..
Jumilla
18 NOV - 31 DIC
History, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the ¿Altiplano¿ area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of attractions for visited but which are too often ignored in favour of other destinations closer to the coast. It¿s true that it is a fair distance from the nearest beaches (between 75 and 90 minutes by car from the Vega Baja and most of the Costa Cálida), but it¿s one of those places that..
Yecla
19 ENE - 31 DIC
A historic town in the captivating countryside of northern Murcia with unique gastronomic, wine-making and fiesta traditions! Yecla is the northernmost municipality of the Region of Murcia, and its inland location means that it is often lower down the list of places to visit for those spending some time in the Costa Cálida, but there are plenty of reasons to consider an excursion to this part of the world, whether for a day or a weekend. Firstly, it¿s not as far away as it used to be! That¿s not to say that it has moved in terms of..
Jumilla
13 MAY - 28 JUN
An exhibition at the Jerónimo Molina Archaeology Museum in Jumilla Could there really be a secret tunnel leading from the ¿Casón¿, the 4th-century burial chamber or mausoleum on the southern edge of Jumilla, and the medieval castle which stands high above the town to the north? What happened at the ¿incón de la Matanza¿ (literal translation ¿slaughter corner¿) to give the place its name? This exhibition at the Museo Arqueológico Jerónimo Molina in Jumilla, in the north of Murcia, seeks to illustrate and explain various..
Jumilla
04 JUN - 09 JUN
6 days of great food and music at the Paseo Poeta Lorenzo Guardiola in Jumilla Once again the picturesque town of Jumilla in northern Murcia is hosting The Burger Week this year, with the six days of 4th to 9th June inclusive earmarked for the occasion. The ten or so food stalls (among them the local ¿Calmaneta¿ business) and trucks are open from 19.00 to 1.00 on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th, and then without interruption from 13.00 to midnight on the remaining days, making it easy for families to attend and enjoy the atmosphere and..
Jumilla
06 JUN - 14 JUN
A medieval market, parades and reenactments as Jumilla commemorates the events of the Middle Ages The fiestas of the Moors and Christians have a long history in the town of Jumilla, with records showing that they were celebrated at least as long ago as 1614, and during the first years of this millennium they were included within the annual fiestas during August. However, for a variety of reasons including the pandemic, they were suspended for a few years from 2019, and when they were reinstated it was in a new slot in the local calendar..
Jumilla
07 JUN
This majestic church in Jumilla was built in the 15th and 19th centuries There is a rare chance on Sunday 7th June to enjoy a guided tour (in Spanish) of the majestic church known as the Iglesia Mayor de Santiago in the centre of Jumilla, beginning at 11.00 in the Constitución and including not only the building itself but also the immediate surroundings. The church dedicated to the Apostle Santiago is probably the most iconic building in the town itself (although it is overshadowed by the castle that stands above), and although construction..
Jumilla
14 JUN
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Yecla
27 JUN
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..
Yecla
28 JUN
Discover the historical heritage of Yecla at the Town Hall and the church of El Hospitalico The town of Yecla in northern Murcia has a long and fascinating history dating right back to prehistoric times, and this guided visit in the centre of town focuses on some of the most important buildings which remain from the prosperous times of the 16th century, when Christian rule was consolidated in Spain after centuries of Moorish dominance. The main Town Hall building in Yecla is in the Plaza Mayor, the main square of the old town, and dates..
Yecla
04 JUL
Learn about the ancient and medieval history of Yecla through the exhibits at this fascinating museum Beginning at 10.30 on Sunday 4th July this guided tour includes fascinating insights into the past of Yecla and the surrounding area in the north of the Region of Murcia, beginning with pre-history and the settlements known to have existed at Monte Arabí, continuing with the pre-Roman settlement of El Cerro de los Santos, then the Romans, the centuries of Moorish rule and then the Middle Ages. All of this millennia-long story is illustrated..
