Fenced, next to the Las Ermitas Hostel, is an ideal destination for school trips and group getaways. Its mountains, springs, and historical remains combine to offer an experience rich in learning, adventure, and relaxation. Here you'll find everything from natural landscapes to popular art spots, all accessible and perfectly coordinated with your school activities.
Las Ermitas area
Las Ermitas is Vallada's first contact with nature. Just a few minutes from the hostel, a valley dotted with pines and holm oaks opens up, inviting exploration.
Gymkhanas and group dynamics
Large lawns and wooded clearings facilitate cooperative games. Coaches can create team challenge courses that strengthen communication and camaraderie, while students enjoy the outdoors.
Trails and educational picnic
Easy trails lead through terraces and sheltered areas. Picnic tables, integrated into the landscape, serve as outdoor classrooms: short talks on the conservation of native flora can be given here.
The Font de la Saraella
This spring is a hidden gem surrounded by riparian vegetation. Its presence turns the walk into a true natural science lesson.
History and environment
Water flows between moss-covered rock formations; in spring, the riverbed swells and teems with amphibian and insect life. Explaining its cycle and the role of springs to schoolchildren helps them better understand Mediterranean ecosystems.
Educational activities
Field cards can be distributed to identify plant species and small invertebrates. Students learn to fill out sighting logs, fostering scientific curiosity and environmental responsibility.
Historic center of Vallada
The town center epitomizes centuries of Valencian history in its cobbled streets and whitewashed facades.
Main monuments
Visit the Church of the Nativity, an 18th-century Baroque building, and the nearby Hermitage of San Roque. Both churches feature murals and altarpieces that allow for talks on art and heritage. See the entrance to the church for more historical details. Wikipedia about Vallada.
Cultural workshops
Organize scavenger hunts to explore every corner: look for stone inscriptions, compare architectural styles, or color a quick sketch of the Plaza Mayor. This way, students turn the visit into a collaborative project.
Viewpoints and scenic routes
The geography of Vallada offers panoramic views of great educational value.
Castell Viewpoint
The ancient fortress can be reached on foot or by bicycle. From there, you can see the Albaida Valley and the nearby mountains. It's a perfect spot to explain the processes of erosion and relief formation.
Recommended itinerary
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Guided tour from the hostel with stops at educational posts.
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Pause to take notes of the views and complete a field notebook.
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Return via an alternative path with terraced crops, demonstrating traditional farming techniques.
Leisure and relaxation at the Las Ermitas Hostel
After the day, the hostel offers facilities prepared for comfort and conviviality:
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Bunk bed accommodation: Group rooms equipped with shared bathroom, heating and reading light.
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Cafeteria with school menu: Balanced dishes with fresh produce, special menus for intolerances, and a team attentive to the needs of the group.
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Workshop and campfire areas: Outdoor spaces for organizing evening gatherings, reflection sessions, or supervised environmental workshops.
With this organization, you school trip to Vallada Not only will it be fun, but also educational and safe, closing each day with group moments that will remain etched in everyone's memory.
