MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA Table of Contents 1. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION (INTRODUCTION) ..................................................................... 0 Situation in a map of the territory ............................................................................................ 0 Introductory text ....................................................................................................................... 0 2. TERRITORY DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 1 Geographical situation and main geographical areas of interest. ............................................ 1 Population ................................................................................................................................. 2 Main populated areas ............................................................................................................... 3 3. INFRAESTRUCTURE ............................................................................................................... 4 How to arrive ............................................................................................................................. 4 How to get around the pilot area .............................................................................................. 6 Infrastructure for touristic mobility within the area ............................................................. 6 Other means of transport ..................................................................................................... 7 4. TOURISTIC STRUCTURE. WHAT TO DO................................................................................. 8 Accommodation structure ........................................................................................................ 8 Main tourism resources related to Slow Tourism ..................................................................... 9 Natural heritage .................................................................................................................... 9 Cultural / Historical /Artistic heritage ................................................................................. 11 Intangible Heritage: gastronomy, popular festivities, handcrafts ...................................... 13 Events calendar ................................................................................................................... 15 Tourist information points or services .................................................................................... 18 Providers of services for visitors ............................................................................................. 19 5. TOURISM PROMOTION ...................................................................................................... 21 Promotion bodies ................................................................................................................ 21 Promotion content or channels .......................................................................................... 22 6. INTERNET CONNECTIVITY ................................................................................................... 23 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA 1. GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION (INTRODUCTION) Situation in a map of the territory Situatio https://www.google.es/maps/place/L'Anoia,+Barcelona/@41.6151497,1.4680123,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a44224aab35aad: n map 0x8a9b1bb5dc1ae286!8m2!3d41.6305499!4d1.5596117 Map 1. MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA Situatio n map within the region or country PANORA pictures / Drone views) MA 3-5 photos e of the slow tourism in the pilot area. AREA VIEW 1 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA Introductory text Introductory text. (About ½ page approximately) The county of Anoia is made up of strikingly different landscapes that together form an area full of contrasts and nuances. The high plains of Alta Anoia in the north, often shrouded in thick fog, are awash with the yellow of ripe cereal crops in the summer and deep greens in the spring, while the Conca d'Òdena in the centre is characterised by fertile ravines and leafy forests. The most Mediterranean area is Baixa Anoia in the south, replete with lush vineyards. Visitors looking for an experience that offers something different, based on culture, heritage, active tourism, great cuisine, superb accommodation and top quality artisan products, will find a warm welcome in Anoia, amid a landscape full of beauty spots. Anoia is all about diversity. This is what gives it such a distinctive character and makes it such an interesting place to visit. MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA 2. TERRITORY DESCRIPTION Geographical situation and main geographical areas of interest. Text describing the geography of the area The county of l’Anoia limits the north with Solsonès; to the west with Segarra, Conca de Barberà and Alt Camp; to the south with Alt Penedès, and to the east with Baix Llobregat and Bages. Anoia is part of the Catalan Central Depression, in the strip of contact with the Prelitoral Range. At its bottom has formed one of the typical erosion basins modeled on soft materials deposited during the Eocene. The waters of the Anoia and its tributaries have uprooted some of these soft materials (blue marls, clays), forming ravines, which hinder agricultural occupation. The whole of the bottom of the erosion basin has a flat appearance, still, which in detail appears as a rugged relief by gullies and ravines. The highest mountain in the region is the summit of Sant Jeroni (1,236 meters) shared with the counties of Bages and Baix Llobregat. Approximate size of the 866.31 Km2 Comments destination (in km2) Main physical features Additional Comments Rivers Anoia river, Riera de Carme Hills Calaf Plateau Deserts 0 Volcanoes 0 Caves Castellolí caves Lakes 0 Mountains (over 1500 m.a.s.l.) The highest mountain of the region has 1.236 meters Others.. specify Level of biodiversity Choose of 3 Comments (the range of different plant and animal options (x) species) LOW biodiversity (small range of species present) MEDIUM biodiversity x The Bonelli's eagle as a protected species HIGH biodiversity (many different plan and animal species present) 1 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA Protected Areas: % of the territory List of protected areas Surface Remarks as for slow (National Park, natural parks, other tourism Europa 2000 sites important for the slow tourism development) PEIN Valls de l’Anoia (Plan of Areas of 4.101 ha PLACE OF HIGH INTEREST Interest NATURA FOR SLOW TOURISM. FOR NATURE TOURISM AND NO- MASSIVE TOURISM Weather Winter Summer Comments Sunshine 7:30h 6:30h Depends on the month # of hours Rainfall 230 240 Depends on the year mm. Temperature: average day 12/1 35/25 Depends on the year, the area of and night temperature the region and the month Population Number of inhabitants Additional comments 120.738 inhabitants Choose between available options. (mark with x) – Urban:______x______ – Sand/shingle beach:____ – Moor/heathland: ____ – Farmland:___x____ – Forest/Woodland:___x___ – Alpine:_________ – Scrubland:___x___ – Desert: ________ – Wetland:_______ – Other (please describe): rural areas and small villages 2 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER – PILOT AREA SPAIN: ANOIA Main populated areas Main cities/towns in terms of population size Smaller towns may also be included if they are relevant for tourism regardless of their size Name of Town/City Inhabitants Comments Argençola 217 Bellprat 64 El Bruc 2.050 Cabrera d’Anoia 1.410 Calaf 3.535 Calonge de Segarra 188 Capellades 5.293 Carme 765 Castellfollit de Riubregós 151 Castellolí 619 Copons 310 Hostalets de Pierola 2.973 Igualada 39.967 Capital Jorba 835 La Llacuna 870 Masquefa 9.211 Montmaneu 150 Òdena 3.643 Orpí 147 Piera 15.603 La Pobla de Claramunt 2.193 Els Prats de Rei 532 Pujalt 210 Rubió 239 Sant Martí de Tous 1.235 Sant Martí Sesgueioles 343 Sant Pere Sallavinera 152 Santa Margarida de Montbui 9.980 Santa Maria de Miralles 126 La Torre de Claramunt 3.714 Vallbona d’Anoia 1.373 Veciana 182 Vilanova del Camí 12.458 3 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER 3. INFRAESTRUCTURE How to arrive Infrastructure for touristic mobility to the area (Access by train, bus, road, car-sharing options...). Means of transport Direct access to the territory Comments: company name, web reference, etc AIR TRAVEL No RAILWAY YES FGC, Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalan Government Railways) (Igualada, Vilanova del Camí, la Pobla de Claramunt, Capellades, Vallbona d’Anoia, Piera I Masquefa) and RENFE (Spain state-owned company) (Sant Pere Sallavinera, Calaf and Sant Martí Sesgueioles) SEA TRAVEL NO BUS YES Alsina Graells and Hispano Igualadina companies TAXI YES CAR-SHARING YES INTERMODALITY YES For example train+bike, bus+bike /COMODALITY Long distance CYCLEWAYS- NO EUROVELO Long distances Walking WAYS – E-PATHS or similar. OTHERS (Add lines as required) 4 MAPPING THE SLOW TOURISM OFFER Distances km (from the national capital city and/or from the city of reference for domestic visitors and for international arrival/departures) Barcelona 58 km Lleida 90 km Main Access roads Origin/destination Comments (Motorway, highways, state roads…) A-2 Airport /Port / Station A-2 Main city of origin for domestic visitors and for international arrival/departures C-15 Beach and other regional capitals C-25 Mountains 5 MAPPING