Spain is a tourist destination recognized not only for its historical and cultural attractions, but also for its natural spaces, which are ideal to do turismo rural, experiential tourism o outdoor sports, among other activities.
What are the best destinations for rural tourism in Spain?
In the fifth edition of The Radiography of the Rural Traveler 2013, the main study on the sector, the Favorite destinations in Spain for rural tourists.
Among them Asturias stands out, which year after year is chosen by travelers as the best destination for rural tourism. Likewise, it is worth mentioning the so-called “Green Spain”, made up of the areas of Cantabria, Galicia and the Basque Country.
If we travel to some of the aforementioned destinations, it is ideal that we have the necessary equipment to carry out outdoor activities, since we will have various options for trekking, climbing, camping, mountaineering, among others.
For example, if we are fans of hiking, in Asturias we will find recommended routes that we must include in our travel itinerary, among them: the Route of the Gorge of the Xanas, a ten-kilometer circular route of medium difficulty; the Ruta del Cares, within its 24 kilometers we will go along the path of the Cares River gorge; and the Path of Cabo Peñas, made up of 16 kilometers, this route is ideal for beginners and, while we travel it, we will be able to have a panoramic view of Salinas Beach.
Recommended destinations for rural tourism
To follow these or other routes we will have to have quality equipment, such as those that we will find in the Campz.es website. For example, to travel the aforementioned routes, we need: trekking shoes (they can be sneakers or boots), sports glasses, jacket (even if we are in summer we must have warm clothes), gloves, canteen, special backpack, telescopic baton , headlamp or helmet light (if we are going to make the tour in the afternoon or night), in addition, it is ideal to have a heart rate monitor and a GPS.
If our destination is not Asturias but Galicia, here we can camp on the beach or in the countryside. On the beach we find recommended campsites such as Camping Ría de Arosa (Arousa) and Camping Bayona Playa. On the contrary, if we opt for the field offers, some recommended campsites are Camping Os Fieitás and Camping Bastiagueiro. To have a pleasant experience, it is advisable to have the following basic equipment: tent, sleeping bag, mat, and camping accessories. When camping we must not forget to have bottles with water, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, changes of clothes and something warm.
If, on the other hand, we opt for other destinations such as Cantabria or the Basque Country, we will not have to worry about where to stay since these destinations have a wide offer of rural housesAmong them: the Posada La Llosa de Somo, the Rural Apartments La Hacienda de María and the Posada Rural Caborredondo, a stone house with classic mountain architecture and located a few minutes from Santillana del Mar.
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