O património cultural imaterial e o desenvolvimento sustentável da Região Demarcada do Douro (NE de Portugal): os casos de Cambres e Parada do Bispo

Pina, Helena

doi:10.4000/espacoeconomia.2100

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“…Despite this problematic situation, investments have been made in restructuring and mechanising vineyards, developing tourism in the region (Pina and Queiroz, 2017) and restoring historical heritage. Particularly noteworthy are the investments in health and wellness tourism, as is the case of the four thermal baths located in the Douro region: Caldas do Moledo, Caldas de Carlão, Caldas de S. Lourenço, situated on the right bank of the Douro River, and the Longroiva Thermal Baths and Spa on the other bank (Fig.…”

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The strategic position of health and wellness tourism in the development of the Douro Demarcated Region World Heritage Site

Pina¹,

Martins²

2022

Hrv. geogr. glas.

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In a wine producing region like the Douro Valley (NE Portugal), embedded in the schist-greywacke complex of the Douro-Beira district and the source of high-quality mineral and spring waters, what is the strategic positioning of health and wellness tourism? What is the importance of thermal baths in the revitalisation of rural areas, and who are the main agents behind these dynamics? These are the main questions we will address in this article. Relatively overlooked until recently, health and wellness tourism has been growing in relevance in Europe and Portugal in the 21st century and is now considered a strategic product. Thermal baths were traditionally restricted to therapeutical treatments, but well-being has become a core concern today. Thermal bathhouses and resorts can be found throughout Portugal, four of which are located in the Douro region. Furthermore, their revitalisation bolsters sustainable development of Portugal’s inland regions, “reclaiming” an activity with a centuries-long history under a new paradigm. To achieve the study’s goals, we have combined documentation research with fieldwork, including semi-structured interviews conducted with the main actors involved in these dynamics.

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