October 5 Free guided walk along the Pasarelas Yecla nature path to the castle hill sanctuary and the Museo Mariano

Enjoy the views from the castle hill of Yecla before visiting two sites refelcting the history and traditions of the town 

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.

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 visit on Sunday October 5 begins at 10.30 at the Edificio Bioclimático (click for map) and is expected to last approximately 3 hours, with prior booking required online here.

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.