<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The rural areas of Castilla-La Mancha have managed to preserve a unique natural and cultural character. A great diversity of touristic qualities makes the region especially attractive for development of rural tourism.</p><p>For many years, the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha had to cope with numerous socio-economic difficulties. Development of the tourist industry resulted in diversification of income sources and higher level of employment. Another positive effect of the process was activation of female members of the community. The principle aim of this article is to underline the complementary role of tourism in rural areas in relation to agriculture and urban tourism.</p></abstract>

The rural areas of Castilla-La Mancha have managed to preserve a unique natural and cultural character. A great diversity of touristic qualities makes the region especially attractive for development of rural tourism.For many years, the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha had to cope with numerous socio-economic difficulties. Development of the tourist industry resulted in diversification of income sources and higher level of employment. Another positive effect of the process was activation of female members of the community. The principle aim of this article is to underline the complementary role of tourism in rural areas in relation to agriculture and urban tourism.

Tourism in Rural Areas of Castilla-La Mancha

Faculty of Geography and Regional Studies – Institute of Global and Regional Studies

Miscellanea Geographica

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The rural areas of Castilla-La Mancha have managed to preserve a unique natural and cultural character. A great diversity of touristic qualities makes the...

Tourism in Rural Areas of Castilla-La Mancha

Published Online: Nov 25, 2018

Page range: 231 - 237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2008-0023

Keywords
Rural tourism, Castilla La-Mancha, Spain, rural area, rural accommodation

© 2008 Joanna Zwierzchowska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Tourism in Rural Areas of Castilla-La Mancha

Published Online: Nov 25, 2018

Page range: 231 - 237

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mgrsd-2008-0023

KeywordsRural tourism, Castilla La-Mancha, Spain, rural area, rural accommodation

© 2008 Joanna Zwierzchowska, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Rural tourism, Castilla La-Mancha, Spain, rural area, rural accommodation