Laroya is a tourist hub for the province's inland travel.

Vicente Garcia Egea was the territorial delegate of Tourism of the Board of Almeria. He visited Laroya to meet with Dolores Moreno Sobrino the mayor of the Almanzora Valley. . Laroya has a lot to offer. The delegate said that it is a quality destination for rural tourism and has seen a lot of growth since the pandemic.

Garcia Egea also highlighted the "privileged place" this Almeria population has in the region. "It invites the traveler stay for a few day and enjoy direct contact nature, its trails as well as outdoor activities with an rich offer of active tourist, which is currently being so demanded.

The mayor accompanied the territorial delegate to Tourism on his tour. He also visited the San Ramon Nonato church as well as several Laroya companies, some of which are dedicated to rural tourism. Garcia Egea spoke out about the importance of projecting a positive image of security to protect the destination's competitiveness and added value.

Visitors continue to choose places that offer security for a few days of relaxation or vacation. The Ministry of Juan Marin has promoted the "Andalucia Segura" seal as a way to identify establishments that follow all recommendations of the health authorities. Against COVID

Garcia Egea recalled in this context that more than 3,200 establishments have the badge in their community, with more than 250 in Almeria. He also pointed out that "having Andalucia Segura" is a requirement for entry to the tourist voucher circuit, which the Ministry developed to promote the sector, which has been so severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic."

The delegate explained the steps needed to obtain the "Safe Andalusia" badge as well as to integrate into establishments that are eligible for the tourist voucher. It will not only benefit accommodation agencies or travel agencies but also the tourism industry. We must remember that while we travel, we also consume other products like a guided tour, a meal, or souvenirs.

Garcia Egea also reminded municipalities of the subsidies the Ministry had once more made available for them to develop new tourist products and projects to diversify and strengthen their offering. This year's call is more than 21 million euros in just four lines. These items demonstrate our firm commitment to tourism. The delegate concluded that tourism is a strategic sector that generates employment and wealth, and it helps to fix the population to the territory.