Apuntes sobre las actividades turístico-recreativas de interior en Alicante. El ocio activo turístico como fórmula insuficientemente aprovechada

Abstract

The development of tourism in rural and natural areas has been supported by different resources and leisure activities, that often are focused on sport activities with a high dose of risk. The raising of these tourism activities are concerned with changes that are taking place at different levels (socio-demographic, cultural and economical) and spatial scales, as in the case of urban areas whose inhabitants really need being in touch with nature. In addition, some destinations are developing their own guidelines in order to offer a renewed range of products based on sport and leisure activities. These strategies represent an attempt to improve the competitiveness at mature destinations. Efforts need to be strengthened in this regard. The Province of Alicante provides an interesting case, a tourist area specialised in coastal tourism with important natural resources that could support the development of these active tourism products.