Spain's Silver Route from a Green Tourism Perspective

This essay examines Spain's Silver Route, also known as the “Vía de la Plata”, from the standpoint of ecotourism. Originally used as a logistical route for the transfer of minerals, primarily gold, the Silver Route is now well-known as a pilgrimage path and attracts travelers from all over the world. From the standpoint of ecotourism and green tourism in particular, the Silver Route is a remarkable subject of study since it allows visitors to “walk with nature” and enjoy natural heritage. Furthermore, it is a noteworthy example of green tourism due to its affiliation with Caminos Naturales, the premier ecotourism initiative in Spain. The purpose of this study is to highlight how the Silver Route relates to the ideas of sustainable and green tourism. Above all, a group of municipal governments effectively oversees the Silver Route. Additionally, we discovered instances of community renewal and information and communication technology-based “carbon footprint” reduction initiatives. Enhancing sustainability and securing competitiveness as a tourist destination will be achievable by applying the Silver Route's benefits to Korea's travel sector.