Places in Spain Beginning with Y

The table below lists all the major cities and towns in Spain whose names start with the letter Y. Further down you will also find some general data and facts about each.

NameProvincePopulation
YebesGuadalajara4,000
YelesToledo5,000
YesaNavarra0.3
YuncosToledo10,000
YunclerToledo4,000
Yunquera de HenaresGuadalajara4,000

Yebes

Yebes is a small town in the province of Guadalajara, located in the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is best known for hosting the Yebes Astronomical Observatory, a key facility in Spain for astronomical research. The town is situated near the Alcarria region, which offers picturesque landscapes. Yebes has grown in population in recent years due to its proximity to the capital, Madrid.

Yeles

Yeles is a town in the province of Toledo, part of the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is a quiet residential town that has seen steady growth in recent decades. Yeles offers a blend of rural and suburban lifestyles, with traditional Castilian architecture and modern infrastructure. Its name is of Arabic origin, reflecting the region’s historical roots.

Yesa

Yesa is a small village in the province of Navarra, near the Pyrenees mountains. It is most famous for the Yesa Reservoir, which provides water for irrigation and hydroelectric power in the area. The town itself is sparsely populated, but its location near the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route brings a steady stream of visitors. Yesa is also known for the ruins of the Romanesque monastery of San Salvador de Leyre.

Yuncos

Yuncos is a town in the province of Toledo, located within the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha. It is a growing town, partly due to its close proximity to Madrid. Yuncos has a rich agricultural history and is known for its wine and olive oil production. The town’s name may derive from the word “juncos,” meaning reeds, which are found in the area’s wetlands.

Yuncler

Yuncler is another small town in the province of Toledo, known for its quiet and rural charm. It has historical roots dating back to medieval times, and its proximity to Toledo and Madrid has encouraged recent population growth. Yuncler’s agricultural heritage is still visible in the surrounding fields, which produce grains and vegetables.

Yunquera de Henares

Yunquera de Henares is located in the province of Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha. It is named after the nearby Henares River, which provides fertile land for agriculture. Yunquera de Henares has a small population but is known for its historical church and annual festivals. The town offers a peaceful atmosphere and is a short drive from Guadalajara city.

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