October 18 A demanding 43-kilometre hike from Yecla to Monte Arabí

The route through the municipality of Yecla is expected to take around 12 and a half hours!

Lovers of distance walking are welcome to take part in the 34^th annual hike from the village of Raspay to the mystical mountain of Monte Arabí on 18^th October, with the 43-kilometre route is expected to take the small matter of 12 and a half hours!

The meeting point is the old railway station on the eastern edge of Yecla at the not so bright early hour of 7.00, and all walkers should bring their own rucksack containing breakfast and lunch, drinking water and a head lamp or torch. Although it is obviously a long walk, it is categorized as being of only medium difficulty.

Coach transport is available for the journey to the starting point in Raspay for a maximum of 55 people, although will choose to make their way in their own cars.

Registration is available online here until 14^th October at between 10 and 16 euros (20 to 26 euros with coach transport).

More visiting information is available from the tourist office of Yecla (email turismo@yecla.es) or, for more local events, news and visiting information in English, go to the home page of Yecla Today.