The privileged geographical situation, a plain protected by mountains by the sea, the mild climate of the Mediterranean coast, and a permeable land, rich in phosphorus, make the region of El Penedès the main producer of wines and cavas in Catalonia. This wine history goes back to at least the 4th century B.C.
The vineyard structures are thus a distinctive cultural feature of the area, and they have been refined over time. The area, halfway between the Vilafranca plain and the Ordal mountains, has steeper terrain than the rest of the region. That is why, in this area, the structure of dry stone walls and constructions, which are necessary for leveling the ground and plotting the vineyards, is quite important.
Free time and leisure activities will include group games, workshops, and cultural activities to learn more about Catalan culture and the vineyard tradition in the area.
Participants will visit cultural and historical areas and museums, a wine and champagne factory, and also Vilafranca del Penedès, the Catalan wine capital, and will participate in the rehearsals of a group of “castellers”, learning how Catalan human towers are made.
The volunteers will also participate in the Pedra Viva Molins Classical Music Festival which will take place on the 7th and 8th of August at the site of the Hospital de Cervelló.
The festival location, where the young participants will be actively involved, forms part of this historic complex, which is officially recognised as a National Cultural Heritage Site (BCIN – Bé d’Interès Nacional).
The Hospital de Cervelló was founded in 1262 by Guillem de Cervelló, within the territory of the parish of Sant Joan d'Olesa. It was established to provide shelter and assistance to travellers and pilgrims journeying along the old royal road from Barcelona to Vilafranca del Penedès, passing through Sant Boi and Olesa de Bonesvalls — the historic Camí Ral.
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