With “slow tourism,” a form of sustainable tourism increasingly popular with travelers, it’s no longer necessarily about going far away, but about traveling better. Indeed, for several years now, slow tourism has been emerging in Spain and throughout Europe as a response to the overconsumption of tourist destinations. For holidaymakers who make this choice, the goal is to have authentic experiences that are slower, more thoughtful, and more environmentally friendly, without going far. And the Sierra de Guara ticks all the boxes…
1001 Ways to (re)discover a Region
Explore the hundreds of kilometers of trails in the Sierra de Guara, observe nature with its unique landscapes, listen to the sounds or the silence, descend a canyoning route with your head up, cycle along our tracks, appreciate the ballet of birds of prey, imagine “life as it used to be” while wandering through the ruins of an abandoned village, or simply relax on the terrace of a small family restaurant with its local specialties. There is so many activities that allow you to discover this region of Spain, meet the people who live there, forge a harmonious relationship with nature, slow down, breathe, and disconnect. In contrast to pre-packaged, all-inclusive holidays, this is the promise of slow tourism and its various forms in the Sierra de Guara.
In short, this approach to vacationing combines four key ingredients: experience, time, low-carbon transportation, and heritage preservation. The result: ecological and rehumanized tourism.
A rapidly growing trend in the Sierra de Guara and beyond…
Slow tourism is attracting more and more vacationers. According to the 2024 Summer Holiday Barometer conducted by Ipsos for Europ Assistance, this new trend appeals to 76% of French people, while more than half of European travelers say they are concerned about the environmental impact of their trips.
By offering more environmentally friendly stays, the Sierra de Guara has everything to offer slow tourism enthusiasts. Don’t hesitate to contact us to find out more.
