Calafell has renewed its Biosphere Destination certification after successfully passing an audit that confirms its commitment to sustainable tourism. This pioneering destination on the Costa Daurada strengthens its model of responsible and inclusive tourism, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and focused on improving the quality of life for both residents and visitors.
Calafell has renewed its Biosphere Destination certification, an international recognition granted by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) that guarantees the proper implementation of sustainable practices in the destination. From Biosphere, we would like to congratulate the Calafell City Council and the entire community involved in this project for successfully completing the thorough renewal audit and for continuing to advance in their commitment to sustainable tourism and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This renewal not only highlights the municipality’s ongoing efforts but also the benefits it brings to its economic and social fabric, serving as an incentive for more companies and local entities to join the Calafell Biosphere Destination program.
The renewal of this certification acknowledges the municipality’s progress in consolidating a model of responsible, inclusive, and sustainable tourism.
Since 2020, the year Calafell signed the Commitment Charter for Responsible Tourism, the municipality has been transforming its tourism model by adopting policies that promote energy efficiency, universal accessibility, social inclusion, and the protection of natural and cultural heritage.
Located on the Costa Daurada, Calafell has established itself as a pioneering destination in sustainable tourism. Its management model is based on the cross-sector involvement of all municipal departments, integrating local institutions, businesses, and citizens into a shared project that promotes the sustainable transition of the destination.
This collaborative approach has allowed Calafell to strengthen its position as a space of coexistence between tourism and quality of life, ensuring a balance between economic development and environmental preservation.
The Calafell City Council has developed a sustainable tourism strategy focused on continuous improvement, with actions that range from environmental management to the promotion of cultural heritage. Through the Biosphere Destination certification, the municipality enhances a tourism policy that integrates economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects to improve the sustainability of local businesses, activities, and tourism services.
This effort translates into concrete results, positioning Calafell as a more competitive and inclusive destination, a Tourism Hub in service of sustainability that has become a true benchmark.
The renewal of the Biosphere Destination certification reinforces Calafell’s position as a sustainability leader, providing advantages to both the tourism sector and the local community:
From Biosphere, we once again congratulate the Calafell City Council for this achievement and for its ongoing efforts to improve the destination’s sustainability. This renewal represents recognition of the community’s collective work and serves as an inspiring example for other municipalities and tourism businesses.
We encourage more local entities, businesses, and tourism organizations to join the Calafell Biosphere Destination program, contributing to a more responsible, inclusive, and sustainable tourism model that strengthens the future of the Costa Daurada and its people.