Carrícola

CARRÍCOLA The spark of la Vall

The sign that presides over the entrance of the municipality will warn you when you visit: you are about to enter the town that ignites the flame of the region, the town that is ‘the spark of the Vall’. Carrícola, with less than a hundred inhabitants, is one of the most beloved municipalities by the valldalbaidinos and that weekly receives the visit of people from the region and other neighboring ones, attracted by ecology, heritage and art. Three aspects that define the Carricolina philosophy and that have made a small town a reference for all those who seek more respectful ways of life. The fusion of art and nature, sport in the mountains and “l’Almetlla de Palla” are three reasons to visit Carrícola. Enter this town and you will surely fall in love.

The universe of Biodivers: the symbiosis between art and nature

“Els gats del biodivers”, “els Polps del riu”, the “Niu-Ou”, “les Set fanecades winzip”, “La tia figa” or the attentive look and that seems to haunt us from “El cau de l’ull” are names of some works of art very special. They are some of the pieces that give life to Biodivers Carrícola, a museum opened at the end of this municipality, a perfect symbiosis between art and nature. An innovative initiative, chaired by the professor Romano de la Calle, which mixes urban and rural art. More than 66 artistic creations by about 80 authors of the Vall, from neighboring regions and from different points throughout Spain, accompany the visitor throughout the term of Carrícola, turning the ride into an enriching experience and in perfect harmony with the atmosphere of peace that is breathed in this village of less than 100 inhabitants.

Reflecting on man and the natural

Bio Constructive environment, sustainable and located at the foot of the Protected Site of the Umbria del Benicadell, “l’Ametla de Palla” is a building built by the volunteers of the Environmental Coordinator of the Vall d’Albaida, CEVA, with the collaboration of the people of Carrícola in 2005. “l’Ametla de Palla” is a reflection of how Carrícola understands the natural environment and the use that human beings have to make of it. In this building and its surroundings you will find a place of meeting, reflection, the relationship between man and the natural environment, and a gateway to the heritage and natural resources of the Protected Natural Park of the Umbria of Benicadell. The shape of the building is that of an almond, in homage to the old almond trees that occupied the grounds. The second part of the chosen name refers to an unusual architectural element: straw. Thus, “l’Ametla de Palla” aims to serve to open new paths and awareness towards sustainability. Guided, school and events

such as the Ecological Meeting of the Valencian Country meet in this space for reflection.

Running, running, running: MAMUCA and MIMUCA

It is one of the most important sporting events of the region and the carricolinos. The Carrícola Mountain Half Marathon (MIMUCA) and the Carrícola Mountain Marathon (MAMUCA) are a date in the village. The carricolinos feel this sporting event as if it were a feast and collaborate on everything that is necessary. Sweets, ‘tiger balm’, the broker’s bag, the supply points, etc., are some of the chores that the people of this municipality take care of. Thus, MIMUCA and MAMUCA, held every year around the month of March, are two races in the mountains with a high difficulty, but in an unbeatable environment.