About the destination

The Sobrarbe-Pirineos Geopark sits at the heart of the southern slopes of the Pyrenees, in Huesca. The area is known for its rock strata and geological features that tell the story of the Earth and its geological eras. There are 30 self-guided routes in the Geopark connecting with the Geo Route footpath network to enjoy by foot. There are also over 30 marked cycle trails with interpretative panels to learn about the landmarks and diversity of the area.

The region is also of great ecological significance, highlighting the Monte Perdido glaciers, the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park, the Guara Sierra and Canyons Natural Park and, especially, the Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park, declared a world heritage site and Human Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Ecotourism experiences

The Sobrarbe-Pirineos Geopark is well-known for its exuberant nature and forests, perfect for guided walking, hiking and trekking. You can join a guided forest immersion experience with our local hosts to relax, connect with the energy of nature and reinvigorate yourself with the different smells, sensations and sounds of the forest. 

If you prefer jumping into action, join a guided trek through the circular route over the Pineta Valley – it is at its best in autumn although you can do it during most part of the year. At the foot of the famous Monte Perdido, the valley is one of the most beautiful in Spain thanks to its colourful beech forests where large waterfalls and watercourses are camouflaged and emerge.

For further information and bookings 

You can live this experience together with our local ecotourism host. Please enquire to Ecoagrotours on +34 647 582 954 or by email at ecoagrotours@ecotur.es to check availability and your preferred dates.

This experience is part of the 2022 Ecotourism Escapes Brochure (only in Spanish)

The Ecotourism Club in Spain groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development.  That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.

About the destination

The Molina-Alto Tajo Geopark, in Guadalajara, is a clear example of how geology and biodiversity thrive in a destination and provide the perfect mix for all sorts of wildlife and human activity to coexist. The cultural heritage is also significant in the area where monasteries, castles, salt flats and archaeological sites (to name but a few) merge in the landscape and shape the history of the land and its inhabitants. 

The Regional Museum of Molina has an important selection of Palaeontology, Mineralogy, Archeology and Natural displays with regular exhibitions and educational activities.

Ecotourism experiences

Have you ever experienced a forest bath to connect with nature? In Molina Alto Tajo Geopark, in Guadalajara, you can enjoy a Shinrin Yoku (forest bath in Japanese) and immerse yourself with your local host in a meditative and conscious walk in the woods. You will also practice “earthing” with leather moccasins, a moment to fully connect with the earth and its energy through your feet. 

In addition, the protected area is ideal to visit with a local guide to get to unique and secret places quite unexplored. By doing this, you will benefit from knowing first-hand the diversity of landscapes, wildlife and cultural heritage. You can also ask for a guided visit to the Torre de Aragón, a mediaeval fortress built on the remains of a Celtiberian fort, or to the Molina de Aragón Regional Museum.

For further information and bookings 

You can live this experience together with our local ecotourism host. Please enquire to GenuineSpain on WhatsApp +34 677 658 595 or by email at info@genuinespain.es to check availability and your preferred dates. 

This experience is part of the 2022 Ecotourism Escapes Brochure (only in Spanish)

The Ecotourism Club in Spain groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development.  That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.

About the destination

Somiedo is a Natural park, a Biosphere Reserve and one of the most valuable protected areas in the Cantabrian Mountains, Asturias. Its high degree of conservation and the diversity of ecosystems, create unique environmental conditions and a vast array of landscapes perfect for ecotourism. 

The area is made up of 5 large glacial valleys descending from 2,194 to 300 metres: Saliencia, Valle de Lago, El Puerto, Perlunes and Pigüeña. There are also four large lakes and almost twenty smaller lakes and lagoons, as well as wide prairies and limestone pastures. Somiedo is home of the Cantabrian brown bear, and you will be able to follow their tracks responsibly with our certified guides and tours. 

Over centuries, transhumance has been practised widely in the region. In the Ecomuseum of Somiedo you will learn about the long-distance transhumance with flocks of sheep, the medium-distance one with the Vaqueiros de Alzada and the short-distance one between the towns and the brañas (shepherds huts). Another singularity in this aspect are the Teitos, or vegetable-covered huts with different uses according to the human needs in the different moments of history.

Ecotourism experiences

In the Natural Park of Somiedo there are living traditions that you can only discover with local hosts. The last Molino de Teito is one of them. If you visit this place, you will learn the peculiarities of the teito (vegetable roofs) in a restored mill that still grinds flour with the impulse of the nearby river’s waters. 

Somiedo is also an exciting destination for walking lovers and the best way to learn about the geology, wildlife and biodiversity of the area is with our certified guides. Some of the most impressive routes are in Braña de Sousa or in Lago del Valle, where a circular walking route is the star of the show.

Make sure you ask your ecotourism accommodation provider to prepare you a local produce lunch box for your walking experiences!

For further information and bookings 

You can live this experience together with our local ecotourism host. Please enquire to GenuineSpain on WhatsApp +34 677 658 595 or by email at info@genuinespain.es to check availability and your preferred dates. 

This experience is part of the 2022 Ecotourism Escapes Brochure (only in Spanish)

The Ecotourism Club in Spain groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development.  That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.

About the destination

Menorca is a Mediterranean paradise and a Biosphere Reserve since 1993. The south of the island is known for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Whereas the north is all about rugged coves, reddish sand and a sort of lunar-feeling landscape. One of the most distinctive ecotourism features of the island is that the entire coastline is walkable by the Camí de Cavalls, a historic trail from the 18th century converted into GR (long-distance walking route). 

Inland, the landscape is the result of the balance between traditional uses of the land, geological landmarks and wilderness.  The astonishing ravines and wetlands are home to many types of wildlife, making it an ideal spot for bird lovers. Menorca is also a Starlight destination and reserve for its dark clear skies at night, perfect for stargazing and astrophotography. It is also an island of ancestral significance thanks to its Taulas, an impressive collection of megalithic stone monuments of the Talaiolic people that resembles a table. 

Ecotourism experiences

The Island of Menorca has an important cheese-making tradition of more than 100 years that you can discover during your visit to an authentic country house in the Biosphere Reserve. Your local hosts will invite you to join in the preparation of the delicious and unique artisan cheese of Menorca, using hand-made techniques and local and pure ingredients. In addition, you will have the opportunity to visit an authentic farm with its different farm houses and museums. 

Menorca is also a fantastic destination to immerse yourself in ecotourism activities in the sea such as snorkelling with a guided tour in the Marine Biosphere of Isla del Aire; but also inland with a guided walking route to learn about the geography of the island through the most rural and unknown side of Menorca.

For further information and bookings 

You can live this experience together with our local ecotourism host. Please enquire to GenuineSpain on WhatsApp +34 677 658 595 or by email at info@genuinespain.es to check availability and your preferred dates. 

This experience is part of the 2022 Ecotourism Escapes Brochure (only in Spanish)

The Ecotourism Club in Spain groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development.  That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.

About the destination

Picos de Europa is a National Park and the largest limestone mountain range in western Europe. It is located in Asturias, northern Spain, and it features a huge variations in altitude, with more than 2,500 m between the highest peaks and bottoms of the valleys. In Picos, you will find deep canyons and gorges as well as some of the most unique karst landforms in Europe.

The Ercina and Enol lakes are one of the most popular natural landmarks in Spain, a must-stop in your journey across stunning forests, high mountain peaks, enchanting villages and superb gastronomy. Wildlife is also booming in Picos with iconic mammals like the wolf, birds of prey or endemic Cantabrian species of flora and fauna.

There is also plenty of livestock and shepherds activity in the area, making the perfect combination for some of the best artisan cheeses in Spain.

Ecotourism experiences

Together with our certified ecotourism members in Picos de Europa, you will live fantastic experiences in the area. The best way to discover the region is to enjoy a guided tour in the Covadonga lakes to learn the origin and formation of the landscape. You can also visit La Vega, a spot where shepherds make the famous Gamoneu cheese and finish your day at La Reina viewpoint to learn more about an inspiring project of the bearded vulture bird. 

Another great experience not far from Picos and away from the crowds is the secret spot of  the Gorges of the rivers of Ponga. The best option to enjoy this lesser known area is with a guided tour to discover landscapes of great ecological interest and impressive rural villages like the Casielles and Viboli. You will stop at the local bakery to make and taste homemade bread with your hosts.

The best time to visit Picos de Europa and these guided tours is autumn or spring. You will enjoy mild climate conditions and beautiful landscape colours. Bring your all-weather clothes though, as you are in Asturias!

For further information and bookings 

You can live this experience together with our local ecotourism host. Please enquire to GenuineSpain on WhatsApp +34 677 658 595 or by email at info@genuinespain.es to check availability and your preferred dates. 

This experience is part of the 2022 Ecotourism Escapes Brochure (only in Spanish)

The Ecotourism Club in Spain groups together destinations and companies which guarantee, by fulfilling a series of requirements, their commitment to conservation and local sustainable development.  That is why it has created its own brand “Ecotourist in Spain” and the website www.ecotouristinspain.com, where you can find protected areas, accommodation and companies which offer their tourism services, as well as experiences and activities committed to the preservation of the area in which they take place.

WEBINAR ECOTOURISM IN SPAIN

In a COVID-19 context

Wednesday, 12th May 2021.

This webinar offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of Spain’s ecotourism proposition and learn about the diversity of the natural and cultural heritage that make for fantastic and safe holiday experiences in a Covid-19 context

Spain is a captivating destination known for stunning landscapes, fascinating culture and excellent gastronomy. Spain is the country with the greatest biodiversity of Europe. This combined with enchanting villages, millenary traditions still alive and warm people, provides excellent conditions for thriving ecotourism holidays. 

This one hour webinar provides the opportunity to explore the authentic, and sometimes undiscovered, Spain. It is designed for outbound tour operators, wholesalers, travel advisors/agents and media interested in discovering the ecotourism diversity of the country through the members of the Ecotourism Club in Spain.

The session provides a brief overview of the ecotourism potential of Spain, the sanitary protocols currently in place by rural and ecotourism providers and a presentation of the pionnier initiative of the Ecotourism Club in Spain. Following this, our local hosts will take you to explore three of our highlighted destinations.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1squI-RxVok” el_width=”60″ align=”center”][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=”Presentation (PDF 12,2 MB)” color=”success” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-cloud-download-alt” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsoyecoturista.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F06%2FWebinar_TRSP_MAY_EcotourismClub_EN_FINAL.pdf|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][vc_column_text]

AGENDA

• Welcome
  • Amanda Guzmán, Director of the Ecotourism Club in Spain.
  • Javier Piñanes, Director of the Spanish Tourist Office in London.
• The Ecotourism Club in Spain
  • Ángela  Rodríguez, Communications Officer of the Ecotourism Club in Spain.
• Guest destinations:
  • The Natural Park of La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, Catalonia. Speaker: Beth Cobo.
  • The wonders of Menorca Biosphere Reserve,Balearic Islands. Speaker: David Vidal.
  • The undiscovered Natural Park of Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche, Andalucía. Speaker: Ana María García.
• Open Q&A.

CONTACT

Amanda Guzmán

Ecotourism Club in Spain

gerencia@soyecoturista.com

0034 620 228505 (mobile phone and whatsapp)

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ECOTOURISM CLUB IN SPAIN

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