Ecoturism in Spain
What is ecotourism?
Ecotourism is “the trip to a natural area to know it, interpret it, enjoy it and tour it, while appreciating and contributing in a practical way to its conservation, without generating impacts on the environment and having a positive impact on the local population.” (Daimiel Ecotourism Declaration, 2016).
Ecotourism is based on the most valuable natural resources of the natural spaces in which it develops. Therefore, ecotourism must:
- Minimize environmental and social impacts.
- Increase awareness and respect for the environment and culture.
- Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
- Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
- Provide financial benefits and real participation for local people.
- Increase tourists’ sensitivity towards the host destination in its political, cultural and social climate.
The Ecotourism product in Spain
The tourism product Ecotourism in Spain “is the responsible trip that shows the best of Spanish nature, enjoying experiences configured by companies committed to its conservation.”
It was launched by the Secretary of State for Tourism applying the product club method and groups together ecotourism experiences offered, generally, by micro companies located in the surroundings of protected spaces that meet requirements for contributing to conservation and local development. All of them must be consistent with the definition of Ecotourism, both in the management of their company and in the services they offer.
The Ecotourism in Spain product and its Soy Ecoturista brand are managed by the Ecotourism Association in Spain.
Ecotourism experiences in Spain
They are experiences to know, enjoy, observe, tour, interpret and learn about nature, culture and the local population of natural spaces, contributing in a practical way to their conservation and sustainable development. They are unique and memorable experiences that take place in protected spaces and their environments.
An essential component of ecotourism experiences is interpretation. To a large extent this interpretation is carried out on the natural elements of the territory, but also on its evolution, geological history, human relationship with its natural environment, ethnography, conservation, etc., being revealed by the person who guides the group.
Soy Ecoturista
Soy Ecoturista is the brand that unites travelers, destinations and companies that are committed to nature conservation and local development.
On the portal www.soyecoturista.com you will find protected areas, accommodation options and various proposals to discover nature and the way of life of its inhabitants. Authentic ecotourism experiences that promote the preservation of the environments where they are enjoyed.
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