Archaeological excavation of rock movements, debris and earth to lower the level, until the original land of the castle while they find archaeological remains of ceramic type, metal, glass, bits of architectural style...Hard work but very rewarding and team work is promoted always guided by professional archeologists.
Accommodation & food:
On weekdays in the castle. Weekend in municipal facilities of Arbucies.
Location & leisure:
The campleaders offer leisure activities in the afternoons and evenings with voluntary participation, always open to suggestions of the participants. The organization intends that other people or associations of the village go to the castle to propose various activities so that the exchange of knowledge and experience is broader. The activities can be relaxing, role playing, orientation, workshops, history, cultural exchange, food, astronomy...On the weekends we will go down to the village of Arbucies. Also there will be visits to the villages of Breda and Tossa de Mar.
The Iscle Castle is situated in Vidreres, a town of the XII century. The castle is an historical patrimony of big importance in Catalonia, for many years was degradated and abandoned. There's the will to recover the castle in order to reestablish its value as it has played a great historical role in the past. The project aims to establish intercultural relations among international volunteers and locals from Vidreres by doing several cultural and popular events.
Partner organization:
Grup d'Esplai Vidrerenc.
Work:
Restoring activities at the remaining parts of the castle. Participants will be provided with the necessary tools and our archaeologists will explain the basic techniques about ruins restoration. After some guided practice, participants will be capable of work by themselves in such activities.
Accomodation:
The Salvador Espriu School. All services provided.
Free time activities:
Activities to discover the cultural heritage of Catalonia. Different activities: swimming pool, workshops, excursions, games…
Location:
Vidreres
Nearest airport:
Girona
Special requirements:
Since all skills will be learned there, no previous experience is required.
Remarks:
The workcamp place is at some km from the town (there will be a van to go there).
Montmagastre was one of the most important castle in the Middle Ages, perhaps the most mentioned when talking of such buildings in our town. There remain only a few scattered ruins on top of the cone that forms the impressive limestone hill Montmagastre. The village was an ancient walled town. It is situated on the slopes of the hill Montmagastre (763 m high). At the summit, where we can enjoy a vast panorama, there are few traces of the old castle.
Partner organization:
Associació Catalana de Lleure Formatiu
Work:
The work consists of clearing vegetation and rubble of the fallen walls that has eradicated the old roads that connected the people of Montmagastre with farmhouses and other surrounding towns.
Accomodation:
Sports center with matresses in the floor.
Free time activities:
Trips, workshops, environmental and adventure activities in the afternoons and evenings for recreational activities. Two days route discovering the area. Cultural Tour to Artesa, Rubio, Salgar Antona, and Malagastre Montmagastre.
Location:
Artesa de Segre
Nearest airport:
Barcelona
Special requirements:
Since all skills will be learned there, no previous experience is required.
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