Ruta cultural y didáctica por Valdemorillo (Madrid)

Abstract

We present here a cultural and didactic route around the south part of Valdemorillo, Madrid. Its objective is informative and it aims to: talk about sustainable, cultural, and didactic tourism as well as the concepts of Heritage and the different types of itineraries/excursions possible; We pretend to demonstrate the usefulness of didactic, cultural and virtual itineraries/excursions for formal and non-formal education; to contribute to the knowledge of the Historic, Cultural and Natural Patrimony of Valdemorillo; to promote environmental education and to bring useful information to people interested in history and nature. The article presents the concepts mentioned above, briefly describes the natural surroundings of the itinerary, and talks about the sociocultural, historical, natural and cultural resources of Valdemorillo. The itinerary/excursion goes through different landscapes with great cultural value. A graphic table presents the stops and points of interest that have been crossed along the proposed route: quarries, forts and trenches, and archaeological remains.