Sustainable tourism in Barcelona beaches

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Sustainable tourism in Barcelona beaches

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Barcelona Declaration The Barcelona Declaration is a list of pledges the city has made for responsible and sustainable tourism. It was presented to the International Conference on Sustainable Tourism for implementation under the framework of the New Urban Agenda (Barcelona, 2017).

Biosphere World Class Destination Since 2011 Barcelona has had the Biosphere responsible tourism certificate in line with the international criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

Barcelona Sustainable Tourism This is a Turisme de Barcelona (tourist board) programme that brings together various companies offering products for tourists that suggest places to go and services that allow visitors to enjoy the city in a sustainable way.

Accessible Barcelona Accessible places, adapted hotels and barrier-free transport. This is a tourist board initiative to help people with disabilities get all the information they need on what the city offers to help them enjoy their visit.

Strategic Tourism Plan The Strategic Tourism Plan for 2020 makes destination Barcelona’s sustainability a priority and indispensable goal.

Tourist-use accommodation Barcelona has been ramping up its efforts to fight against illegal accommodation and has launched a website where local residents and visitors can verify their accommodation has a permit.

Barcelona is much more Close to Barcelona there is a host of options for you to enjoy your leisure time, the local culture and nature. A rich and diverse region located between the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean sea, with over 100 kilometres of coastline and a stunning cultural heritage.

Respecting people’s peace and quiet It’s perfectly possible to enjoy the city without disturbing local residents’ peace and quiet; everyone can get along together with mutual respect. The noise map shows noise levels by street section and is a tool to help check the city’sacoustic status.

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Barcelona, a leader in sustainable tourism

Barcelona wants its residents and visitors to enjoy the many attractions that the city offers in a balanced way that respects the environment. So it promotes a model of tourism based on respect for the city’s economic, social, environmental and cultural resources. As a result, and because it is always innovating, Barcelona has established itself as a tourist destination committed to sustainability, with responsibly managed tourism and a cross-cutting strategy which seeks to ensure it is a model that will endure well into the future.

Responsible

For promoting tourism that shares environmental responsibility between visitors and residents, Barcelona has been accredited with Biosphere certification as a responsible tourist destination.

Cultural

The cultural heritage, architecture and creativity of its artists make Barcelona an exceptional city.

Accessible

Barcelona is a pioneering city in terms of its architectural adaptation of public spaces for everyone, as well as in proposing improvements for the elderly and people with reduced mobility.

Eco-friendly

Barcelona promotes green means of transport for both residents and visitors alike, including cycling, electric vehicles and public transport with low CO2 emissions.

Sustainable

A city with a top-quality model of tourism that fosters the potential of each and every one of its neighbourhoods.

Inclusive

A city open to everyone, with a wide range of possibilities for tourism related to social responsibility projects.

Committed

With a spirit of commitment to the environment, Barcelona believes in renewable energy, recycling and the implementation of measures to save both water and other resources.

Green

The city’s green spaces are one of its most attractive features. Montjuïc Park and Barcelona’s green lung, the Collserola range, are examples of the perfect combination of nature and city.

Barcelona is within everyone’s reach

Flat and perfect for walking round, as well as being committed to easy accessiblity, Barcelona is a city that invites you to lose yourself in its streets and different neighbourhoods. On top of that, there are many eco-friendly ways of getting around and discovering the city.

The Bus Turístic (tourist bus) and Barcelona Walking Tours are a great way to enjoy sustainable tourism.

The city is also a pioneer in welcoming visitors with special needs. Its urban transport network and public spaces are all adapted to this kind of visitor.

Innovative and eco-friendly tourism

Barcelona is a city made to be experienced from within: it allows visitors to mingle with its residents and enjoy its intense identity and artistic and cultural dynamism. It is a city that values and cares for its cultural and architectural heritage but which also opens it up to the people.

And Barcelona is also a clean city with Biosphere clean-city accreditation. It promotes separated waste management, low greenhouse gas emission transport, it is committed to renewable energy and takes care of its green spaces and beaches.

Accessible Barcelona From museums adapted for blind people to visits in sign language,, Barcelona commitment to accessibility.

La Fàbrica del Sol This is a building which has been renovated using bioconstruction material which promotes sustainability and environmental education of the general public.

Barcelona Fòrum District This association brings together hotels and organisations in the Fòrum area that share values of social responsibility, environmental issues and cultural development.

Hello BCN! This is an integrated travel card that helps visitors get around, using a single card for the different means of public transport.

How to Stay Sustainable During your Trip to Barcelona

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and with a visible recovery of Covid-19 in the tourism sector, the rates of tourism in Barcelona are only increasing. But, as the hoards the travelers start arriving, it’s important to consider sustainable tourism in Barcelona.

Sustainable tourism allows society to explore new destinations without having a negative impact.

Barcelona has a population of 1.62 million, yet an average of 27 million tourists who visit annually. This just proves the scale of mass tourism to this beautiful city, and the necessity for ensuring tourism is sustainable.

If you want some advice on how to be a responsible and respectful tourist, keep reading. Learn how to explore Barcelona attractions in a sustainable way, respect the locals and their culture, and support greener accommodation, restaurants and other businesses.

Why sustainable tourism in Barcelona is so important

Barcelona is one of the worst offenders exceeding the government’s guidelines and limits of air pollution. As one of the most significant contributors to the alarming figures of air pollution, the city actually became a host of jellyfish plague in 2005. With this information, we must acknowledge the importance of sustainable tourism in Barcelona, and how necessary it is. The government has taken specific measures hoping to solve the pollution issue, and every citizen’s assistance in the strive towards sustainability is significant.

How to get around sustainably

This is one of the easiest ways of staying sustainable. If you’re new to the city, there is no better way of admiring your surroundings than walking. Everything within the city is not so far from one another, and a walk through Las Ramblas, around the Sagrada Familia, Parc de Ciutadella, Arc de Triomphe and so on, is so much more eco- friendly and interesting than getting another form of transport.

Other than walking, there are a plethora of different ways of travelling around the city without being blatantly unsustainable. There’s the metro, public bus, e-bikes, and even electric scooters.

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Travel Dudes tip

When doing a tour in Barcelona, pick more sustainable bicycle tours or eBike tours.

Festa Major Sant Antoni 2023 (St. Anthony’s Day)

The Festa Major de Sant Antoni (St. Anthony Festival) is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations in Barcelona. The city is preparing for the 2023 edition, which promises to be one of the best and biggest yet. It will take place from 13 to 22 January, in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood.

Don’t miss the blog of the Hotel Arc La Rambla to find out all the details of this festival.

Petritxol street: the best hot chocolate in Barcelona

In the heart of the Gothic Quarter is one of the most popular, charming and bustling streets in Barcelona, a must for those who want to enjoy the city from a different point of view. This is Petritxol street: the best place to enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate.

Read the blog of Hotel Arc La Rambla to know the history of this famous street.

Top 5 de atracciones de visita obligada en Barcelona

En la entrada del blog de hoy os traemos el Top 5 de atracciones de visita obligada en Barcelona, para aquéllos viajeros y viajeras que quieran visitar Barcelona en pocos días. Sagrada Familia La Sagrada Familia es un icono de la ciudad de Barcelona y sin duda una de.