The Sierra Nevada Protected Natural Area was one of the first to understand that it is not possible to maintain the values of the mountain or its inhabitants without their preservation and care; that in these sanctuaries of biodiversity there is no management other than sustainable management, no tourism other than ecotourism.
Since 2004 Sierra Nevada has assumed its sustainable management commitments by adhering to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism (CETS) and since 2009 the companies that work, live, are passionate about and care for Sierra Nevada have progressively done the same. Since 2013 the Sierra Nevada destination is part of Soy Ecoturista, a nationwide network with which we share the same philosophy.
The continued work in ecotourism in the Sierra Nevada Protected Natural Area is reflected in the renewal, up to 5 times, of the CETS accreditation.
We begin 2024 with the new commitments of the recently approved 2024-2029 action plan, a common project approached with the greatest enthusiasm and participation of the companies and agents of the territory.
One of the challenges of this new stage is to advance in products that are as innovative as they are necessary in our society, to advance in universal ecotourism. Universal ecotourism does not mean to generate activities and resources enabled for a group with a specific disability, but that these activities and resources allow all kinds of people to enjoy the development of the same experience.
Through the integration and participation of all people in ecotourism we achieve a more understanding and cohesive society, a better territory to live in and a more attractive destination to visit.
Thanks to the call for grants for non-profit organizations for tourism projects of the Tourism Board of Granada we found the support to begin this journey.
The different companies of our association have learned, reflected and designed products for the enjoyment of all people. The catalog brings together 14 experiences as an example of the variety of activities that can be enjoyed in Sierra Nevada, from olive oil tourism to astro-tourism, gastronomic interpretation, flora and fauna observation, hiking, or creative and handicraft workshops, to name a few.
The participation of families is the main protagonist along with the participation of people with diverse abilities and the general public. Not all experiences are universal ecotourism, but they all integrate a variety of people and abilities. A challenge, without a doubt, that we approach with the conviction that by moving towards universal ecotourism we help to build a more cohesive society and take giant steps towards truly sustainable, fair and rewarding tourism for all.
And as proof of this, here is the "First catalog of Universal Ecotourism experiences!
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