World Heritage Site: Routes of Santiago de Compostela: Camino Francés and Routes of Northern Spain
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE9F9E76852F
Summary
Tourism, particularly pilgrimage tourism along the Camino de Santiago Francés, has been identified as a significant driver for rural socio-economic development. This study demonstrates that the Camino Francés, spanning 14 municipalities in Galicia (Spain), revitalized local economies between 1991 and 2005 by attracting visitors who boosted commercial activity, market share, and demographic stability. Key indicators—such as population movement, commercial licenses, and tourism indices—showed positive trends linked to pilgrimage-related tourism. The research suggests that leveraging cultural heritage can mitigate rural decline, offering a model for sustainable development in similar regions.
Citation
Andrade Suárez, M. J., Leira Landeira, G., & Caramés Valo, R. (2010). El turismo como factor estratégico de desarrollo rural: el Camino de Santiago francés. ROTUR. Revista de Ocio Y Turismo, 3(1), 49–82. https://doi.org/10.17979/rotur.2010.3.1.1244
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