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ACTIVE PATHS TO THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF RELAE OS L

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About the project

ACTIVE PATHS TO THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF RELAE OS L

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The municipality of Lozoyuela-Navas-Sieteiglesias is located north of Madrid Region, in the area of the Sierra Norte (Nothern Mountains) (they are just 66 km. north of Madrid, on the National I highway). Its surface area is around 52 km2 and is located 1,028 m. height above sea level. It consists of three historical towns, which merged in 1973. Lozoyuela, the largest, is located in the center of the municipality, while Navas de Buitrago and Sieteiglesias are located to its west.

💼 What the programme involves

Recover the passability of the road to the medieval village of RelaE os. Encourage neighbours and visitors to travel those paths, promoting healthy habits such as sports, to improve health and social relationships. Encourage the use of those paths by neighbours to go to the village of RelaE os on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. Make most of traditions and history of the village known to the new generations. Highlight the importance of the archaeological site of RelaE os in order to plan interventions in future editions of the volunteer workcamp. TASKS: Tasks to be performed: Restoration of paths and roads by clearing and removing the vegetation that hides and blocks the passage. Channel runoff water to favour the passage through this area, preserving vegetation, amphibians, etc. Placement and replacement of lost elements to ensure its persistence. Clearing and cleaning of vegetation in the village. Preparation of posters and/or explanatory panels on the flora and fauna of the area. COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES: Workshops and group leisure activities will be held with the participation of young people from Lozoyuela-Navas-Sieteiglesias. Activity I: Welcome Party. Young people of the municipalities will be invited to this activity, since our main objective is to make the project known to them, as well as the integration of people from different cultures. A DJ will play music to liven up the evening, and some games will be scheduled to help to meet workcamp participants and the local young people. Excursion to Presillas de RascafrEa. We will go to RascafrEa to do a hiking route that will end in the natural pools, where participants can swim and enjoy the wonderful nature of this area of the high Lozoya valley. After lunch, we will have the possibility to visit the Paular Monastery. Caning in the Swamp of Atazar. We will enjoy a pleasant day practicing this summer sport. A day for water and sun Looking at the stars The Tears of St. Lawrence : We will do a night hiking route to the cemetery of Sieteiglesias, where we will meet some astronomy professionals who will explain this wonderful world, with the help of telescopes. The grazing route: We will inaugurate this restored path, to highlight this healthy circuit which recalls the route followed in the past by transhumant shepherds, and to help to know the history of this cattle village that disappeared in the mid-18th century. At the end, we will have a party and we will share the tasty migas del pastor.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Parish House Hostel in Sieteiglesias Calle Real, s/n - 28753 Sieteiglesias Lozoyuela-Las Navas-Sieteiglesias MADRID (SPAIN) Participants will sleep in bunk beds and mattresses, so they will have to bring a sleeping bag.

📍 About the location

Lozoyuela is located on the road to Burgos, 52 km from Madrid. Workshops and group leisure activities will be held. In addition, we will visit Segovia to discover the city.

ℹ️ Additional information

Upon getting confirmation of your admission as a participant, please contact the responsible staff Email: [email protected]

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📅 Available sessions

SVIMD05-20

31/07/2020 → 13/08/2020

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 12
♂ 0/6 ♀ 0/0

ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–30 years old

Solidarity donation

0.00 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

28752 Lozoyuela-Navas-Sieteiglesias, Madrid, Spain

Spain

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Local currency

Euro Member Countries (EUR / €)

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Spanish