I am an ecotourist.
A way to travel to discover our protected areas and help conserve them
Why?
Our commitment is to offer all those who appreciate the wonders of nature in Spain opportunities to discover it with dedicated local professionals, thereby supporting its conservation and the quality of life of those who live there.
What is ecotourism?
A way of traveling that allows us to get closer to and learn about natural spaces in a responsible manner, respecting their balance, minimizing our environmental impact, and enjoying them through experiences offered by companies committed to their effective conservation.When we engage in ecotourism, we not only discover, experience, and appreciate the places we visit, but we also protect their values (natural, cultural, ethnographic, gastronomic, etc.), ultimately promoting the socioeconomic development of the local population.
Who are we?
Soy Ecoturista brings together destinations and companies that offer authentic ecotourism experiences in protected areas (Spanish Biosphere Reserves, National Parks, Natural Parks, Geoparks, Natura 2000 Network Areas, etc.) and which also meet a series of environmental and social requirements that guarantee travelers their contribution to the conservation of biodiversity and the local development of the areas they visit, a fundamental characteristic of ecotourism. Soy Ecoturista is an initiative that offers authentic ecotourism experiences in protected areas, guaranteeing travelers that by enjoying them, they are also contributing to the conservation of the areas they visit and the well-being of their inhabitants. Soy Ecoturista is managed by the Ecotourism Association of Spain, a non-profit association created in 2010 to promote and encourage ecotourism in protected natural areas and promote Spain as an ecotourism destination.
HERE you can see the sustainability labels awarded to our destinations and companies, which demonstrate their commitment to conservation and local development.
Are you an ecotourist?
- If you love being amazed by landscapes, biodiversity, culture, and cuisine, and you also like knowing that your trip helps to preserve them.
- If you enjoy birdwatching, observing flora, or discovering geological sites with the help of professionals who work to conserve them.
- If you are looking to relax with friends or family in establishments that help to conserve the environment you are visiting.
- If you explore nature on foot, by bike, on horseback, or by canoe, respecting it to the utmost and discovering its secrets thanks to local professionals...
you're in luck: YOU ARE AN ECOTOURIST! And at www.soyecoturista.com you have a reference point for discovering the best of our nature and ensuring that your next trips help to conserve it.