The new tourism uses in the Biosphere Reserve of the Island of La Palma (the Canary Islands, Spain)

Abstract

In this paper we study the Biosphere Reserve on the island of La Palma and the dynamics
of new tourist uses that are being implemented in order to reflect on the development model
involved. The study consists of a brief diagnosis of the main features of the territorial model
of the island. Subsequently, we analyze the case of the Biosphere Reserve of La Isla Bonita,
their characteristics and objectives. Finally, we analyze the tourist model which is being
implemented from the planning instruments in order to assess their level of sustainability and
adaptation to the principles of the Reserve.
The sources consulted were the reports of the Biosphere Reserve, territorial planning
documents of the island, rural development associations, the rural development departments
of some municipalities and the regional ministries of tourism and agriculture of the Cabildo
of La Palma and Government of The Canary Islands.