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Astrotourism is a form of tourism that focuses on the observation and appreciation of the night sky and astronomical phenomena. It involves travelling to places with low light pollution where these can be seen with great clarity and detail. This type of tourism is particularly popular among astronomy enthusiasts. It also attracts people seeking unique experiences in contact with nature and the cosmos. Astrotourism is a segment of nature tourism that allows visitors a direct connection with nature, the promotion of ecological awareness and the minimization of light pollution and its negative effects (Falchi et al., 2011; Fayos-Solá et al., 2014). It is sought by tourists interested in observing and appreciating naturally occurring celestial phenomena (Weaver, 2011), with knowledge and expertise of the celestial part of nature and the unique characteristics of the destination (Eagle, 2014). The most attractive activities are stargazing and star counting, observation of the sky and cloud formations, and vibrant sunsets (Jacobs et al., 2020).The main objectives of this research are to characterize the impact of astrotourism on the development of regional sustainable tourism and to understand the feasibility of implementing an astrotourism product in the Arouca region, which has valuable endogenous resources, great geological wealth, and places with low light pollution, thereby facilitating the development of an astrotourism product and enhancing the attractiveness of the destination.
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Universidade de Aveiro