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Planificación de la movilidad sostenible en un ámbito de montaña: un Plan para de Cabrales (Principado de Asturias) [PRIMERA PARTE]

Vectio — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Análisis de percepciones y factores de motivación de los turistas españoles que visitan las Islas Baleares / Analysis of perceptions and motivation factors of Spanish tourists visiting the Balearic Islands

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Analysis of perceptions and motivation factors of Spanish tourists visiting the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands are one of the most touristic regions in the world. Obviously, the particularities of their tourism model have an impact on the expectations and perceptions of those who visit them. This study aims to explore these perceptions in the case of Spanish tourists who visit the islands before, during and after their trip. A combination of quantitative methodologies has been used based on a survey of people residing in Spain who have visited the Balearic Islands relatively recently. The results indicate that, generally, the main motivation for the visit is the interest in the destination itself, while economic factors play a minor role. It is concluded that the offer of sustainable and integrated tourism models that meet the demands of national tourists on each specific island should positively influence their expectations and perceptions of tourism.

Un paisaje para conocer, contemplar y sentir: los campos de girasoles del Aljarafe / A landscape to discover, contemplate, and experience: the sunflower fields of Aljarafe

Juan José Domínguez Vela — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0200

A landscape to discover, contemplate, and experience: the sunflower fields of Aljarafe. The concept of landscape is multifaceted and has evolved significantly since its inception. It can be interpreted through various lenses: as a scenario, a lived experience, and a journey. These diverse perspectives facilitate the study of landscapes as a source of knowledge and appreciation. This paper presents a case analysis of a landscape of sunflowers extended through a public trail in the Sevillian region of Aljarafe, which includes distinct sections, landmarks, and other notable elements. The analysis delves into the trail's character, structure, form, and perception.

Planificación estratégica para el desarrollo territorial integral en municipios de pequeña entidad: el caso de Valverde del Majano (Segovia) / Strategic planning for integrated territorial development in small municipalities: the case of Valverde del Majano (Segovia)

Daniel Herrera Arenas, Luis Carlos Martínez Fernández, David Olay Varillas — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

Strategic planning for integrated territorial development in small municipalities: the case of Valverde del Majano (Segovia). The process of change and uncertainty that has been taking place over recent decades, and which has intensified more recently, requires public administrations to have the capacity to adapt to new scenarios, as well as to provide responses to the new problems and demands of citizens. This paper describes the process of developing the Strategic Plan of Valverde del Majano (Segovia), in response to the need for an objective and flexible document tailored to the municipality’s challenges, both in the current context and in future scenarios. Its approach focuses on improving the quality of life of the population of Valverde del Majano and on stimulating economic activity as a fundamental driver of local socioeconomic revitalization. Likewise, the plan seeks to create a framework of stability based on social and institutional consensus, with the capacity to adapt to the various social, economic, and environmental circumstances that may arise.

Percepciones del futuro profesorado de Educación Primaria sobre los riesgos naturales. Comparación entre la Comunidad Valenciana y Castilla-La Mancha (España) / Perceptions of future Primary Education teachers regarding natural hazards. A comparison between the Valencian Community and Castilla-La Mancha (Spain)

Alvaro Morote Seguido, Óscar Jerez, Alberto Alfonso-Torreño — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

The aim of this research is to analyse the perceptions and experiences of students enrolled in the Primary Education Teaching Degree (University of Valencia –UV– and University of Castilla-La Mancha –UCLM–, Spain) regarding natural hazards, identifying the events they have lived through and remember, as well as their assessments of the probability, impact, and future worsening of these phenomena. Methodologically, a mixed‑method questionnaire was administered to 216 prospective teachers. The results reveal clear differences between groups. For example, at UV, 75.7% report having witnessed floods, whereas at UCLM earthquakes stand out more (20.6%), along with a higher absence of such experiences (23.5%). Concerning memories of significant events, the 2024 Valencia cut-off low is mentioned by 79.2% of participants, followed by the 2021 La Palma volcanic eruption (12.0%). Regarding future perceptions, 87.0% believe that climate change will exacerbate flooding, with stronger intensity among the UV group (85.8% at the highest value). Likewise, 43.1% state that human action will increase these phenomena, especially in the Valencian Community (56.8%). These findings highlight the influence of territorial context in shaping awareness of natural hazards and the need for education adapted to regional realities to strengthen socio-territorial resilience.

Itinerarios afectivo-normativos como recurso didáctico para abordar la diversidad LGTBIQ+ en la geografía regional / Using affective–normative itineraries to address LGBTIQ+ diversity in the teaching of regional geography

Jonatan Arias García — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200

This article analyses the didactic potential of comparative affective-normative itineraries as a methodological resource for addressing LGBTIQ+ diversity in university-level regional geography teaching. The proposal is situated within contemporary debates that conceptualise the region as a flexible analytical framework for the comparative study of territorial realities. It also engages with contributions from critical geography, queer geographies and critical pedagogies, systematically incorporating normative, experiential and affective dimensions into territorial analysis.

The proposal was implemented in a university course on regional geography over two consecutive academic years. The methodological design was based on the comparison of countries within broad regional frameworks through the combined use of institutional, legal and narrative sources. The work involved the analysis of legislation, statistical indicators, media materials and testimonial sources, as well as the construction of comparative matrices and analytical synthesis tools.

The results show that students were able to identify significant contrasts between countries belonging to the same regional framework with regard to rights, visibility and living conditions of LGBTIQ+ communities. The combined use of sources made it possible to reveal mismatches between legal recognition and social experience, as well as dynamics of exclusion, ambivalence and resistance that are not easily captured through analyses based solely on structural indicators. The proposal highlights the usefulness of affective-normative itineraries as a pedagogical resource for introducing situated territorial readings attentive to sexual and gender normativities in regional geography teaching.

Evaluación del impacto de la designación como Patrimonio Mundial en las dinámicas urbanas: estudio de caso en la ciudad de San Cristóbal de La Laguna / Assessing the impact of World Heritage designation on urban dynamics: a case study in the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna

José David Albarrán Periáñez — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200

The article examines the impact of World Heritage designation on the transformation of uses, functions, and urban dynamics in historic cities. It focuses on the case of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, a critical case study that provides a broad perspective on global processes affecting other UNESCO-listed cities. By combining discursive analysis of administrative documents with statistical study of demographic, urban, and tourism indicators, as well as cartographic analysis, an impact matrix was developed to identify the key transformations that have occurred in the city since its inscription in 1999. The results highlight the complex and often contradictory effects of World Heritage recognition, particularly in the historic centre, showing how the designation has strengthened the city’s visibility and identity while simultaneously accelerating selective demographic, economic, and urban changes.