Tourism concepts and rural tourism In Portugal

Fernandes, Joel; Albuquerque, Eduardo B.; Silva, Amândio

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Fernandes, Joel

Albuquerque, Eduardo B.

Silva, Amândio

Abstract(s)

Objective: To systematize literature on tourism and tourism in rural areas in Portugal. Methodology: Review of literature on tourism and tourism in rural areas in Portugal that leads us to the respective concepts. Results: Tourism in Portugal could reach approximately 39.5 billion euros in 2024, which will represent around 17.4% of the Gross Domestic Product. Rural and nature tourism in Portugal is a practice that values the wellbeing of visitors and promotes environmental conservation. Conclusions: Tourism in Portugal follows a trend of growth and massification and tourism in rural areas seeks to be an alternative to the aforementioned massification.