There is no doubt that the ecological tourism or ecotourism creates positive effects and BioCultura has been one of the most notable events when it comes to promoting this type of travel. Taking advantage of the celebration of the 40th edition of BioCultura, we will look at how ecotourism has expanded in Spain.
Ecotourism is a tourism model that is responsible for the environment and local society. Furthermore, the The relationship with nature is based on respect and ethics. One of the features of ecotourism is that its activity does not imply destruction of the environment and the tourist attraction.
Ecotourism respects and celebrates indigenous cultures and local economies. BioCultura celebrates 40 years in its Madrid edition and the expansion of the purest and most primitive ecotourism This is in large part due to BioCultura’s promotion of lifestyles that are more harmonious with the ecosphere.
Let’s talk about ecotourism
Every time You often hear about ecotourism or ecotourismas it is one of the sectors that has grown the most in recent years within the tourism sector as a whole.
Nevertheless, this does not mean that everyone knows how to correctly define what it is, since the idea of ecological tourism is on many occasions confused with tourism that is somehow related to natural tourism. environments, but without specifying more about the type relationship that the tourist develops with the place he visits.
Bioculture and ecotourism
From the organization BioCultura they point out that “Not all rural, green, nature tourism… is ecotourism. You have to make a distinction. For us, ecotourism is one where the tourist feels a great attachment to nature and local culture. And it tries to know and create positive impact at the same time, and without leaving negative traces in any way.”
For this reason, they emphasize, “this ecotourist creates trends and looks for hotels, country houses, hostels, restaurants, shops, rest homes… where a a lifestyle that is as ecological as possible in all aspects: in food, in cleaning products, in energy, in efficiency in resource use…
Since our beginnings at BioCultura 40 years ago, many companies and people who have worked, spread and enjoyed in and for a more essential and primitive tourism have attended the fair. And it was a pleasure to contribute to the expansion of this way of traveling and knowing in our country. BioCultura A Coruña is the edition of the fair that we place the most emphasis on ecotourism, but is also present in Madrid with presentations, exhibitors and the public looking for different ways to travel.”
Ecotourism in Spain and the AEE
Amanda Guzmán is the manager of the Ecotourism Association in Spain, one of the entities that participated in a day dedicated to ecotourism in our country within the programming of BioCultura A Coruña.
Amanda Guzmán commented: “With the Ecotourism guarantees the user that he will enjoy a beautiful natural space and that you consume local and/or organic products. It contributes to the conservation of these nature reserves and local development. The businessmen and entities involved in promoting the ecotourism They work together with managers of protected nature reserves and nature conservation organizations.
In addition, great importance is attached to guided activities. It offers a different way of traveling, to get to know the area first handwith very unique, differentiated activities and experiences, and with guarantees. You don’t have to be an expert: there are activities for all target groups.”
Brand: ‘I am an ecotourist’
Soy Ecoturista, the brand and portal managed by the Ecotourism Association in Spain, will be present at BioCultura Madrid and represents certified ecotourism destinations and companies: “Our commitment is to welcome everyone who appreciates our greatest treasures of nature in Spain, our protected areas to offer,…proposals for discover them with committed local professionalsthus supporting its conservation and the quality of life of those who live there.”
And he adds: “The Ecotourism is a way of traveling to get closer to and discover nature reserves in a responsible way.by respecting its balance, minimizing our impact on the environment and enjoying it through the experiences offered by companies committed to its effective conservation.
When we practice ecotourism, we not only know, live and appreciate the places we visit, but also protect their values (natural, cultural, ethnographic, gastronomic, etc.), which ultimately promotes the socio-economic development of the local population”.
And they state: “I am Ecoturista groups destinations and companies that offer authentic ecotourism experiences in areas of protected natural areas (Spanish Biosphere Reserves, National Parks, Natural Parks, Geoparks, Natura 2000 Network Spaces, etc.) and that also comply with a series of environmental and social requirements that guarantee the traveler’s contribution to the journey biodiversity conservation and local development of the spaces you visit, a fundamental feature of ecotourism.
Soy Ecoturista is a brand managed by the Ecotourism Association of Spain, a non-profit organization founded in 2010. The goal is promoting and encouraging ecotourism destined for Spain and especially what is practiced in natural spaces.