this active tourism conquer more travelers locals professionalize themselves and use the natural resources of their region as a source of income and a way to attract visitors to the empty Spain.
And considering that it seems like a wise decision. More than 3.1 million trips in 2021 mainly motivated by sports, According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE) Resident Tourism Survey and Tourist Expenditure Survey.
For this reason many Residents of these rural areas become observers or guides during the spring and summer months. attracting a specific audience that loves active tourism, sports and activities in natural environments.
And the possibilities are endless. From guided hikes in the mountains or on 4×4 routes to learn about the nature and biodiversity of the environment in the hands of a biologist, to the cavers who lure the most curious into the bowels of the mountain or canoe the rivers.
in the mountain
This is the case of Cueva la Peyural in AvÃn.A cave in the council of OnÃs (Asturias), 20 meters deep and 300 meters long.
This branch of burrows became internationally famous when it contained the complete fossil of a 45,000-year-old ice age prairie rhino calf.
besides the fossil this cave offers other attractions: it is geologically rich and, as in many other places in Picos de Europa, the penicillium fungus, which is responsible for the fermentation of the famous Cabrales cheese, proliferates.
this nature trailsOften marked with signs on trees and rocks, it is the perfect free activity for hikers, but there are other slopes that lead the most experienced to start high mountain sports.
rural biodiversity
where in this activity mountain guides teach their travelers the curiosities of biodiversity The popular and official culture that surrounds them not only provides an imposing landscape, but also conveys the importance of caring for the environment and human impact on the environment.
In livestock farming areas there are wildlife watchersin most cases its main function is to detect traces of certain animals to document their presence in the area.
Again, For the tourist, this is another interesting activity to learn about the customs and habits of animals. and where the expert teaches how to recognize traces left behind by fauna by identifying excrement from footprints or what they contain.
In the case of Picos de Europa bears, for example, their waste should now contain cherry seeds, as bears are fond of sweets and the late cherry season helps identify their presence in the area.
exploring rivers
Going down a river with rapids has never been an easy task, although there are routes that can be more technical, there are variants for almost all ages and it’s never too late to start kayaking.
in the municipality of Asco (Catalonia) Ebro’s longest descent beginsWhile the town of Arriondas by the Sella River is not the only place where this activity can be practiced, Spain is full of rivers to welcome these athletes.
These are just a few examples of how active tourism can be a way of life for locals who are experts in the habitat of their region and have become professionals to survive in empty Spain.
Source: Informacion
