Strategies for Developing Ecological Tourism in Mehedinți County

Abstract

Practicing responsible tourism in Mehedinti County is very important because it allows for the protection of the environment but also for the valorisation of the natural and cultural resources of this area. In this region, numerous ecotourism activities can be carried out, including visiting some of the objectives that we encounter, namely the Iron Gates National Park, the Danube Boilers, the Lilac Forest at Ponoarele, etc. Our study shows that Mehedinti County stands out for a multitude of strengths, namely: natural diversity, the beauty of the landscapes, the preservation of traditions, local gastronomy, etc., but there are also weaknesses that need to be improved, such as the difficult access to certain areas, the lack of human resources specialized in ecotourism.