Spanish built attractions

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And World Heritage sites

Transcript of Spanish built attractions

And World Heritage sites

A World Heritage site is: An universal value to humanity

Has to be protected

There are 10 criteria for its selection: To represent a masterpiece of human

creative genius.

To contain superlative natural phenomenal or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance…

WORLD HERITAGE SITE

TOP 10 BEST OF UNESCO HERITGE

IN SPAIN

TOP 10 BEST OF UNESCO HERITGE

IN SPAIN

GARAJONAY NATIONAL PARK

Location: Island La Gomera.

Management: Autonomous community of Canary.

It takes part of the State network of National Parks owned by the Autonomous Organism of National Parks.

Tourism: The park receive half-million of tourist

which comes from the South of the Island by bus.

The type of tourists:

Lover of the nature

Sustainable tourism

Offer various routs and viewpoints.

ALHAMBRA OF GRANADA

An Arabic palace and fortress

Originally constructed on the remains to Romans fortification

Then it became the current palace and walls

Management:

Need for its protection.

Creation of the Council of the Alhambra, responsible of the Master Plan of the Alhambra as a strategic instrument.

Impacts:

The main engine of the city and one of the economic props more relevant of Andalusia.

500 Million € of impact in 2010.

It generates more than 10 mil jobs.

THE CATEDRAL OF SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Why is it attractive? Is the burial place of Saint James the Grate.

Historically a place of pilgrimage.

An exciting route through northern Spain

Management: The Foundation was established on 2008, formed by a

team of experts in diverse areas: economists, cultral managers, specialists in museums…

Its Patronage is chaired by the Archbishop of Santiago who cares about the promotion and development of the Cathedral.

The St James’s Way The bodies responsible for its managing.

Public: Xestion do Plan Xacobeo

Private: The Spanish Federation of Friends of the St James’s Way.

Impacts Increase of tourists and overnight stays.

Diversification in offer.

Thank you for your attention Alejandro Melero

Paola Sandi Navarro