What does a reef like you do in a place like this? Paleontological route on La Torre (Alpuente, Valencia, Spain)

Authors

  • A. Gamonal Museo Paleontológico de Alpuente. Av. San Blas 17, 46178 Alpuente, Valencia, Spain.
  • J. D. Romero Departamento de Botánica y Geología. Universitat de València. Av. Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
  • M. Suñer Museo Paleontológico de Alpuente. Av. San Blas 17, 46178 Alpuente, Valencia, Spain; Departamento de Botánica y Geología. Universitat de València. Av. Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.
  • C. de Santiesteban Departamento de Botánica y Geología. Universitat de València. Av. Dr. Moliner 50, 46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21695/cterraproc.v1i0.426

Keywords:

didactics, geoheritage, education, rural development, paleontological tourism

Abstract

Alpuente is a small municipality from Valencia with a great palaeontological heritage. This municipality has tried to develop a strong cultural-based tourism,by using paleontology as basis by giving a diverse and rich offer on cultural activities for the general public. In this work we present the newest activity to be developed, a paleontological route at La Torre, one of the northernmost villages in the region. On this new route, two alternatives will be offered, a simple one which will show the fossil richness of the Higueruelas Formation, and a second one showing the forefront of a coral reef extending almost 100 meters. This new paleontological route could become a great touristic attraction, helping the development of the local population.

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Published

2021-08-08

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