CONFERENCE ON GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES IN INLAND TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS
When we talk about environment, conservation, sustainability, tourism, ecosystems, we cannot imagine a better setting than the Natural Park of the Red Fountain or also known as El Carrascal de la Font Roja, it is the first protected area of the Valencian Community and this Friday it will host this Conference on good environmental practices in inland tourist accommodation.
A bit of history: “The Font Roja is the first protected area in the Valencian Community since the 14th century, when rules were laid down for its use and care, the observation of which was binding on the population. Its presence has played an active role in the evolution of time both for Alcoy and Ibi due to its forestry and agricultural use, as well as its natural value whose conservation has been a concern throughout the centuries.” quote from the book published by Masia La Mota THE FOUR SEASONS OF THE FONT ROJA NATURAL PARK
It is no coincidence that media outlets such as Diario ABC publish articles about the park, we share with you this publication entitled
“Font Roja Natural Park, tourist jewel in the Valencian nature” in the following link you can read it.
Venue: Font Roja Natural Park Visitor Centre, CEMACAM
Date: 20 April 2018
Time: 9 a.m.
Language: Spanish
Coordination and teaching staff: Victoriano Peiró Clavell, Andreu Bonte Jornet, lecturers in the Department of Ecology at the University of Alicante.
Objectives: Description of the basic concepts of environmental impact, sustainability, local agenda 21, knowledge of the ecological and carbon footprint of the tourist accommodation sector (hotels, rural houses, campsites, etc.), environmental certification systems and eco-labels and good practice manuals in this sector.
Aimed at students, business people, tourism and hospitality workers and the general public with an interest in environmental management and, more specifically, its application in tourism companies.
This day will be divided into several sessions and there will be a round table with the participation of Lorena Zamorano, Councillor for Tourism of the City Council of Alcoy, our manager Indira Amaya de Ameglio on behalf of the Provincial Association of Tourism, Alicante Interior Julián LLorca, Director of the Hotel Abba Centrum, Iván Bódalo, Subdirecotr del Vibood Lan Scape Hotel last but not least Salvador Palop, Curatorial Director of the Font Roja Natural Park.
We take this opportunity to show you in a photo gallery the Four Seasons of the Font Roja Natural Park so that you can see that it is always a good time for a visit to this natural park and its surroundings, whether for an excursion or just to contemplate the beauty of its landscapes from each of its rural lodgings.
These photographs appear in the book LAS CUATRO ESTACIONES DEL PARQUE NATURAL FONT ROJA with all rights reserved to Masia La Mota .
Spring in the Font Roja Natural Park, Alcoy
This photograph was taken from the Polop Valley on the road that links Alcoy with Bañeres de Mariola, the CV 795.
Wildflowers in the Font Roja Natural Park
There are many wild plants that can be admired in the Font Roja Natural Park, home to 1690 species.
Lavender in bloom in the natural environment of Carrascal de La Font Roja
Lavender fields in the Polop Valley area, you can enjoy this landscape in July.
Font Roja Natural Park in autumn
One of the most spectacular seasons is autumn, the colour of the deciduous trees will make you sigh.
Pilgrimage to the Virgen de los Lirios in Alcoy
An annual event attended by many Alcoyans is the pilgrimage to the Font Roja in honour of the Virgen de Los Lirios, patron saint of Alcoy.
Pollination is vital, so there are several hives in the park.
There are several farms or farmhouses around the Font Roja Natural Park that produce honey, such as Les Pardines.
El Molinar de Alcoy
A place worth a visit that owes its name to the existence of old flour and paper mills dating back to the 15th century.
Night view from Masia La Mota towards Alcoy
Ascent to the Font Roja Natural Park during the pilgrimage
Cover of the book THE FOUR SEASONS OF THE FONT ROJA NATURAL PARK
