📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
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💼 What the programme involves
For centuries there have been paths used by locals and merchants that connected the different neighbourhoods of Muxika and linked the Spanish central plateau with the coast. But what has become of these historic paths' Where are they' The objective of the project is to recover the old paths and tracks and use them to connect the different neighbourhoods of this large municipality. This year the focus will be on the recovery of the old Maume road and its surroundings, and volunteers will participate in the adaptation and enhancement of heritage sites such as the E(lea forge, the Goiktxe farmhouse and the San Lorenzo hermitage, in addition to the forests of the area, and will be supported in these tasks by technical personnel. It is intended to create an exhibition with the different materials found.In this camp, special emphasis is placed on local products and highlighting the importance of the rural environment.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Hostel in Gorozika (Muxika). Gorozika is a little neighbourhood in Muxika, surrounded by typical houses and mountains. The hostel is fully equiped (bdrooms, toilets, showers, leisure area). The hostel has a kitchen and the organization will provide a cook. In this kitchen they promote using local products from surrounding farms.
📍 About the location
The animation team will propose a series of activities that will make possible the relationship between all the people participating in the volunteer camp and the community that hosts the camp. This will enable a better knowledge of the environment in which the work will take place, as well as an approach to the culture and customs of the Basque Country. There will be excursions, cultural visits to the main cities and coastal areas of the Basque Country, sports activities, games...For instance:- Visiting the cities of Bilbao and Gernika.- Hikking - Visiting Urdaibai.- Playing Basque typical sports. All these activities will be carried out in the afternoons and weekends, with the participation of all the members of the group. The program of activities will be specified at a later date. The team will take into account the proposals of the volunteers.
ℹ️ Additional information
Attention Stairs in the accommodation and difficulty in reaching the place where the recovery work is carried out. RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENTUO Sleeping bag (sheets are not provided)UO Pillow (if you need it)UO Personal hygiene itemsUO Shower and pool towelsUO Warm clothing and clothing for the rainUO Hiking and sports footwearUO Cap or sun hatUO Sunscreen and sunglassesUO Bathing costume and cap Flip flopsUO Small backpack