Yecla, Wine town in Murcia, Spain
Yecla is a town in the Murcia region positioned at 602 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and extensive vineyards that dominate the landscape. The settlement spreads across the northern area, with agriculture shaping much of the visible terrain.
Settlement in this location began with the fortress of Hisn Yakka in the 11th century, which gave rise to the Arabic name Yakka that would define the place. The site later transformed into a Christian community as the region changed hands.
The Basilica de la Purísima dominates the town's landscape with its neoclassical facade and cross-shaped layout, serving as a central landmark for visitors. You can feel the religious importance of this place when you walk through its spacious interior.
You can explore the local wine route connecting around thirty establishments including wineries, places to stay, and restaurants, with regular buses linking the town to major Spanish cities. The transport connections make it straightforward to travel through the region or arrive from outside.
The area manages around 6,500 hectares of vineyards specializing in Monastrell grapes, with wines certified under the Yecla Designation of Origin. This particular grape variety and its protected status are especially characteristic of the place's identity.
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Cerro de los Santos
19.2 km
Yecla
766 m
Castillo de Jumilla
24 km
Hisn Yakka
638 m
Basilica of La Purísima, Yecla
370 m
Monasterio de Santa Ana del Monte
23.4 km
Church of Santiago
24.3 kmMurcia
23.8 km
Iglesia de la Asunción (Yecla)
311 mCantos de la Visera I
17.4 km
Teatro Vico
23.9 km
The Torrejones
3.4 kmCueva del Lagrimal
14.2 kmAbrigos del Mediodía I
17.1 km
Wine Museum
23.1 km
Antiguo Hospital de Yecla
307 m
Plaza de toros de Yecla
1.4 kmCantos de la Visera II
17.4 kmAbrigo del Buen Aire II
18.9 kmAbrigo del Buen Aire I
18.9 kmCueva del Peliciego
20.8 kmArabí
17.6 kmRibassos in Partida de la Herrada
18.4 kmMolino de agua
14 kmMolino de Bienvenido Albertos
14.2 kmMolino de Ciriaco
13.9 kmCasa solariega de Pérez de los Cobos
24.1 kmTorre antigua Iglesia de Santa María
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