Ancares Lands of Burón Ecotourism Commitment

Ecotourism experiences for the great minority

Ancares Terras de Burón is a destination committed to sustainable development and the conservation of the ways of life that shaped the values that today are recognized as Biosphere Reserves. We deeply value our landscape mosaic and the biodiversity of our spaces, ensuring that each visit contributes positively to local development and the well-being of our community.

We work closely with a network of more than 80 partners, including local accommodations, food producers, artisans, restaurants, active tourism companies, travel agencies, stores, museums and interpretation centers. This collaboration allows us to offer our visitors not only unforgettable moments in nature, but also the opportunity to directly support local communities and the conservation of our environment. Each experience at Ancares Terras de Burón is designed to allow travelers to connect deeply with our traditions, our history and our landscape.

Whether exploring ancient trails, participating in active tourism activities or enjoying local gastronomy, at every moment of your visit you will sense our commitment to sustainability and authenticity.

The destination has adopted the Biosphere Reserve approach to promote the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage. This distinction not only highlights the region's rich landscape and biodiversity, but also highlights the ways in which people relate to the environment, creating a cultural landscape of high ecological value.

A fundamental part of the ecotourism strategy is the product club "Cociña de Ancares Terras de Burón", which promotes local gastronomy as a central element of the tourist experience. More than 80 local partners, including accommodations, agri-food producers, artisans, restaurants and active tourism companies, work closely together to provide visitors with an integrated and sustainable offer.

Outstanding projects such as the Green Spain Ecotourism Corridor or the Tourism Spain Experiences include the creation of thematic routes that allow visitors to explore and understand the landscape through immersive experiences in local traditions. These initiatives not only enrich the tourism offer, but also promote knowledge and appreciation of the natural and cultural heritage of Ancares Terras de Burón. The quality of the visitor experience goes hand in hand with the preservation of nature and the promotion of a vibrant local culture. It is a place where every micro-landscape and every dining experience tells a story of commitment to the sustainability of rural communities at serious risk of disappearing and to authenticity.In line with all the work developed and to continue promoting ecotourism as a development model, in 2023 the Montes e Vales Orientais Association, the managing entity of the Xeodestino Ancares Terras de Burón, joined as a partner of the Ecotourism Association in Spain. In 2024, through the Green Spain Ecotourism Corridor project, several companies in the territory took a further step to become accredited with the requirements of the Ecotourism in Spain product club and thus join Soy Ecoturista. Today the destination has a certified ecotourism offer available for ecotourists in Soy Ecoturista.