Analytical Model for the Development Strategy of a Low-Density Territory: The Montesinho Natural Park
Abstract
:1. Introduction
The characteristics of Montesinho Natural Park (natural and cultural heritage, collective memory, endogenous products, low-density rural area) can improve sustainable and accessible regional development through the implementation of innovative initiatives based on an interdisciplinary and integrated perspective.
2. Literature Review
2.1. Low-Density Rural Regions
2.2. Tourism in Low-Density Rural Regions
3. The Montesinho Natural Park
3.1. Geographical Characterization
3.2. Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends
3.3. Tourism Development in the Region
- The Interpretation Centre of the Natural Park of Montesinho, installed in the Casa da Vila, a noble residence within the walls of the castle of Vinhais;
- The Interpretation Centre of Autochthonous Breeds in Vinhais Biological Park;
- A mycological centre;
- Several observatories;
- Several hiking trails;
- A viewpoint over the protected area.
4. Analytical Model for Regional Enhancement through Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism and Endogenous Products in Montesinho Natural Park
5. Concluding Remarks
Supplementary Materials
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Conflicts of Interest
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Matos Silva, F.; Sousa, C.; Albuquerque, H. Analytical Model for the Development Strategy of a Low-Density Territory: The Montesinho Natural Park. Sustainability 2022, 14, 4373. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074373
Matos Silva F, Sousa C, Albuquerque H. Analytical Model for the Development Strategy of a Low-Density Territory: The Montesinho Natural Park. Sustainability. 2022; 14(7):4373. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074373
Chicago/Turabian StyleMatos Silva, Fátima, Cristina Sousa, and Helena Albuquerque. 2022. "Analytical Model for the Development Strategy of a Low-Density Territory: The Montesinho Natural Park" Sustainability 14, no. 7: 4373. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14074373