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ECO DESTINATIONS
The respect for traditional building tech-
niques, combined with discreet and effi-
cient interventions from...
From an energy perspective, this has
made it possible to recover this histo-
ric site as a cultural and environmental
landmark.
Tourist management of the Jacobean
route from Alcalá also takes into ac-
count the availability of accommodation
adapted to this sustainable model. Pil-
grims’ hostels, with low environmental
impact and often managed by local as-
sociations, complement the conventio-
nal hotel offering, providing alternatives
that are more in tune with the natural
and social environment. This approach
creates opportunities for the local eco-
nomy and contributes to a more authen-
tic experience for the pilgrim.
In short, Alcalá de Guadaíra is today an
example of how a municipality can com-
bine its historical and cultural past with
the contemporary demands of ecotou-
rism and sustainability.
The Camino de Santiago here is more
than a religious or spiritual journey; it is
also an opportunity to discover a balan-
ced and responsible model of tourism
and heritage management, where res-
pect for the natural environment, the
recovery of historical heritage, and the
appreciation of local identity come toge-
ther to form a unique and holistic expe-
rience in the south of Spain.
Fuente de azulejo en la Plaza del Duque
Escultura del pajineta
Church of Santiago el Mayor
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