• The 45th International Tourism Fair 2025 (FITUR) hosted 11 projects from 15 Local Action Groups
• The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food's stand allowed for the presentation of initiatives focused on sustainable and rural tourism.

The International Tourism Fair ( FITUR ) 2025 took place from January 22nd to 28th at the Madrid Trade Fair Centre (IFEMA). This 45th edition highlighted the strength of this event, becoming the second most important tourism fair in the world and a meeting point for industry professionals and international inbound and outbound markets.

For another year, the event featured the participation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, which set up a stand through the Spanish Natural Trails Network program , organizing various workshops, project presentations from fifteen Local Action Groups ( LAGs ) , and regional food tastings.

The PAC Network has been present to disseminate these initiatives in rural areas and learn about LEADER projects firsthand. of these GAL.

LEADER at FITUR 2025

The participating GALs in this edition have presented their respective territorial development projects:

• “Traditional Winery Neighborhoods” - ADRI Cerrato Palentino

From the south of Palencia, the Cerrato region boasts more than 370 underground wineries that are part of historic neighborhoods perfectly integrated into their surroundings. The organizing GAL seeks to promote wine tourism, the preservation of its traditional winery neighborhoods, and the restoration of old gypsum mines.

• “36 Naturea Cantabria self-guided routes” – Cantabrian Rural Development Network and the 5 GALs that comprise it

The Cantabrian Rural Development Network together with the 5 GAL that comprise it ( ADT Campoo Los Valles , GAL Liébana , ADR Saja Nansa , Valles Pasiegos and the The Asón-Agüera-Trasmiera GAL (Gal Asón-Agüera-Trasmiera ) presented the LEADER cooperation project "36 self-guided routes in Naturea Cantabria." The initiative aims to promote the network of marked trails that guarantee safe, self-guided hiking routes.

• “La Siberia Biosphere Reserve, a look into the future” - CEDER La Siberia

In line with sustainability and authenticity, the Extremadura region focused on showcasing local initiatives, the cultural and natural heritage of La Siberia , and the opportunities this area offers for responsible tourism.

• “Magical Autumn in the Ambroz Valley” - Association for the Comprehensive Development of the Ambroz Valley

The presentation focused on sharing this festival, which highlights the importance of nature, livestock, and gastronomy, along with respect for the environment and the territorial cohesion of this region of Cáceres , which has also been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

• "Sustainable Tourism Destination Plans for the Las Vegas & Alcarria Madrileña Region" - ARACOVE Local Action Group

This project highlighted the promotion of a sustainable tourism model based on active and nature-based tourism, specifically focusing on hiking and cycling tourism, and promoting the digitalization of destinations, primarily through the implementation of tourist flow monitoring and data processing systems.

• “Riotinto experience” - ADR Cuenca Minera Riotinto

Presentation of the innovative tourist route that offers visitors the opportunity to tour a mine within the Riotinto Mining Park and positions the region as a benchmark in industrial tourism and sustainable mining.

• “Green Heart of Galicia” - ADR Terras de Pontevedra Norte

From the regions of Deza and Tabeirós-Terra de Montes comes this project that seeks to promote environmentally friendly tourism and promote the natural and cultural wealth of the region known as the "green heart" due to its abundant biodiversity and landscapes.

• “LEADER Region of Eastern Asturias” – ADRIOA

With a special focus on young people , the initiative focuses on promoting projects that boost the economy and curb depopulation, promoting tourism by highlighting the region's natural and cultural wealth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

• “Network of historic pilgrimage routes to Guadalupe” – APRODERVI

Through signage, promotion, and infrastructure improvements, the project aims to foster sustainable tourism, revitalize rural communities, and preserve the heritage of the ancient pilgrimage routes to the Monastery of Guadalupe in Cáceres.

• “Eastern Rioja Wine Route” - ADR La Rioja Oriental

The project aims to boost wine tourism by promoting its wines, landscapes, and cultural heritage, combining experiences linked to viticulture, gastronomy, and rural tourism.

• “Ecotourism in the Natura 2000 Network in Castilla-La Mancha” - Alcudia Valley Regional Government

This LEADER cooperation initiative offers 34 ecotourism experiences in the protected areas of the Natura 200 Network of Castilla-La Mancha, allowing visitors to discover the region's natural wealth while respecting the environment.