On 22 May 2025 at 7:00 p.m., in the evocative setting of the Castell de Riba-roja de Túria, the official presentation of the book Biodiversidad Florística de Riba-roja de Túria took place.
The publication, promoted by the Municipality, highlights the local natural heritage and encourages reflection on the importance of its preservation.
The book is a meaningful contribution within the framework of the Aromas Itinerarium Salutis project, a Cultural Route of the Council of Europe certified in 2024. It serves as a tool for scientific outreach, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of local flora and landscapes.
View the official programme via the Riba-roja Agenda.
A meeting of science, territory and community
Key institutional and AIS network representatives contributed to the event:
- Ester Alba, President of AIS and Vice-Rector for Culture and Society at the University of Valencia
- Guillermo Casanova, Director of CIEF
- Esther Gómez, Councillor for Tourism and Heritage of Riba-roja de Túria
The authors of the book also shared their insights and fieldwork experiences: Antonio José Morales (EcoRiba), Pablo Ferrer (CIEF), María Luisa Vázquez (AIS), Dora Gorrea (Asociación Mujeres Mediterráneo), Diana Ramos (tourism officer), and members of the local environmental technical team.
Watch the Instagram promo to get a glimpse of the event atmosphere.
An editorial tribute to flora and biocultural identity
The publication offers more than just a botanical inventory. It presents a vivid and meaningful narrative about the natural and cultural interdependence that shapes the identity of Riba-roja de Túria.
It is a tribute to the landscape and biodiversity of the area, but also a call to protect them as essential elements of sustainable heritage. Through scientific content and community collaboration, the book contributes to the construction of a shared European biocultural memory.
AIS’s commitment to biocultural heritage
The Aromas Itinerarium Salutis Association, which manages the European Route of Historic Pharmacies and Medicinal Gardens, acknowledges this initiative as a strong example of collaboration between public institutions, academic partners, and civil society.
Riba-roja de Túria, one of the founding municipalities of the route, reaffirms its role as a reference point for local actions aligned with the values of sustainability, cultural identity and democratic participation.
