Algarve Rotas is part of the industries of Culture, Nature and Innovation for Tourism, promoting the development of a responsible tourism that is committed to Algarve’s cultural heritage (built and immaterial), its environment and ethnography.
Our goal – Responsible tourism Our goal is to value the rural environment and its authenticity through tourist activities with local communities and direct contact with their way of life, bringing visitors and the local community closer.
To promote values of social responsibility, sustainability and respect for the environment through responsible tourist activity. To contribute to the creation of employment opportunities in rural areas and increased income through the diversification of services.
How does Algarve Rotas make the difference? Algarve Rotas has in its origin a strong structural component of social responsibility and intends to contribute directly to the development of the area where it is located through the valuation of local products and the involvement of the community in the activities offered.
This form of collective organization stimulates the exchange of experiences and knowledge to build strategies to overcome economic and social challenges faced by this region.
ACTION AREAS A. Tourist Promotion
Promotion and development of programs that value the natural, historical and cultural heritage of the Algarve
Valuation of the endogenous values of the region, raw materials and community involvement, stimulating local commerce
Organization of events to promote and disseminate the natural and cultural values of the region
Production of informative content specialized in cultural and historical heritage;
Carrying out thematic workshops with craftsmen, valuing local raw materials and producers
Development of innovative and differentiated activities, with a strong relationship with the region nature and culture.
B. Consulting Services
Development of local and regional strategies for ecotourism development
Technical support to small businessmen of the Algarve interior region
Specialized studies in the field of Cultural Tourism with a special focus on industrial tourism
Specialized training
Technical advice on the structuring of tourist offer, promotion, partnerships and environmental and cultural valuation.
C. Environmental and Social Responsibility
Support to projects developed by NGOs through fundraising, environmental sponsorship, etc.
Organization of social and environmental volunteer actions
Support to the development of Fair Trade
Involvement of other companies and corporate entities in environmental and social responsibility actions.