Sustainable Tourism in Spain

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN SPAIN

PROVINCE OF LEÓN With seven biosphere reserves, one of the highest concentrations in the world, the province of León leads by example in the preservation and protection of bio diversity. A good starting point for exploring the region is the little town of Caín , in the Valdeón Valley . This is the start of the iconic Cares Route, a fascinating trail through what is known as the "divine gorge" to Poncebos (Asturias). It is in the heart of the Picos de Europa National Park , one of the most beautiful natural surroundings in mainland Spain. The mountainous profile of the region defines an environment which is ideal for hiking through beech and oak for ests, kayaking down rivers and gazing at the Milky Way from up in the moun tains. You're likely to come across cham ois goats, golden eagles and otters who inhabit natural havens like the Alto Bernesga , the Omaña and Luna Valleys , Babia, Laciana, los Ancares in León and Los Argüellos . There are really extraordinary geolog ical formations like the Valporquero Caves, with magical stalactites and sta lagmites, and trails ideal for walking or cycling like the Laciana Green Route , along what used to be the railway be tween the towns of Caboalles de Arriba and Villablino. The unspoiled countryside, the abun dant flora and fauna and local commit ment to environmental preservation make this region an ideal destination for ecotourism.

VALPORQUERO CAVES LEÓN

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