Territorio y turismo a través de los actores locales. El caso de Larouco (Galicia, noroeste de la Península Ibérica)

Abstract

Larouco is an inland cross-border territory located between the South of Galicia (Spain) and the North of Portugal. In Galicia represent a rural space to revitalize that is characterized by the demographic crisis and the decay of the agrarian activity. The knowledge of the perception and opinion of their key actors regarding the territory values and potential is essential to promote their sustainability. According to this objective and taking account the possibilities for the tourism development, 28 interviews were realized using a guide-questionnaire. The results show the perception of the socioeconomic context, as well the definition of the territorial values, and the ideas on the contribution of tourism, specially the nature-based tourism, to the territorial engagement.