The Guadiato Valley Association of Municipalities is a territorial entity that brings together 11 municipalities in the province of Córdoba, Spain. It covers an area of 2,493 km² and has a population density of 11.6 inhabitants per km².
Its name comes from the Guadiato River and the valley it forms. The region is characterized by its rich mining and industrial history, which has left a significant legacy in its heritage, and by its natural environment, which is part of the Sierra Morena Mountains.
The Guadiato Valley is an inland destination that combines heritage, nature, and tradition. It is ideal for those seeking a distinctive tourist experience connected to history and the landscape.
| Admission to the Smart Destinations project | The diagnostic process and strategic guidelines for the Guadiato Valley Smart Tourism Destination will begin in 2024 and will be completed in July 2025. |
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Outstanding initiatives
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The Guadiato Valley region has launched significant initiatives to boost its tourism activity. One of these initiatives is its accession to the Smart Tourism Destinations Network (DTI) on October 13, 2021. In 2024, the Association of Tourists began a diagnostic process and defined strategic guidelines to become a DTI, a process that was completed in July 2025.
Furthermore, the Guadiato Valley Association is working to promote its tourism resources, such as its historical, cultural, and natural heritage. A promotional brand has been developed with the slogan “Guadiato to be discovered.” The Guadiato Valley Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan (PSTD) is one of the most notable initiatives of the Community of Madrid. Its objective is to transform tourism in the region into a more sustainable, responsible, and competitive sector. The PSTD focuses on four main areas: · Green and Sustainable Transition · Energy Efficiency · Digital Transition · Competitiveness This plan is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda and seeks to transform the region into a Smart and Sustainable Tourism Destination. |