The Romería of San Marcos in Yecla on or close to April 25
Yecla welcomes the spring with a day of merry-making at Cerrico de la Fuente
The annual Romería of Marcos in Yecla takes place on the Sunday nearest to the feast day of the Saint on 25th April, and is a very popular event as locals celebrate the arrival of warmer spring weather in the Altiplano of northern Murcia.
This is a typical “romería” day, beginning early at Cerrico de la Fuente with a hearty breakfast of gachasmigas. Holy Mass us usually held at around 10.30, with music provided by the Grupo Folclórico Arabí, and more dancing and music follow prior to the large paella lunch.
The convivial atmosphere continues through the afternoon before party-goers travel the 5 kilometres back to Yecla
If visiting Yecla don’t forget to make sure one of your first ports of call is the tourist office (Plaza Mayor, 1, telephone 968 754104, email turismo@yecla.es).
For more local events, news and visiting information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
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