He Cyclotourism is considered one of the most respectful activities with nature and Asturia is the place chosen by thousands of people To practice this activity every year, either through local walks such as tourist destination, because cyclists from all over the world move.
The The nature and biodiversity of Europe experience a serious and continuous declineAccording to a report on the state of the nature of the European Environment Agency. Evaluations have shown that some of the causes of loss of biodiversity are agricultural activities, urbanization and pollution, which pose a serious threat to the continuity of life and good evidence in the coming years.
To Tackle the loss of biodiversity and relegation of ecosystems, the European Union has set up the Natura 2000 network From protected areas to guarantee the survival of the most valuable species and habitats in Europe, including more than 27,300 individual places that correspond to 18% of the European terrestrial surface of the EU member states. And in those areas, spaces have been made possible Cycle Tourism.
Cyclotourism for the natural spaces of Asturia
The government of Asturia This weekend he participated for the first time in the fierce of Cyclothurism of Bologna, the Tuesnty Italy event dedicated to bike rides.
The principality had a space Within the Turespaña stand, which also developed a commercial agenda with ten operators who specialize in this type of travel. More than a thousand consultation were attended during the event and various operators showed interest in the community.
The Asturian presence in this case is in Italy Framework in the international promotional calendar linked to cycotourism, one of the prioritized products of the tourist strategy of Asturia 2020/2030.
Italy is one Strategic market for principality, with more than 35,000 tourists who visit the community every year Attracted by its natural, cultural and gastronomic heritage. The autonomous director has intensified the promotion in this country, with three direct air connections with Milan, Rome and Venice who have registered a growth of 14.3% in the past year, with more than 103,000 passengers in 2024.
Bologna Cyclotourism
Participation The fierce of Bologna cycotourism is part of the Asturias Promotion Plan, cycling by Nature, That this year has a game of 860,000 euros to consolidate the community as a reference destination in this sector. One of the most excellent promotional actions is the presence in specialized trade fairs, such as Fiets Wandelburs, in February in Utrech; The person who will be held this weekend in Bologna or Cycli, who will take place in Valencia in May.
In addition, Campaigns are done in specialized media and prestigious bicycle tests are supported, Just like the three phases of the round that have a departure or entrance to the principality, or the bike tour through Asturia, which celebrates its centenary this year.