In this paper we analyze the importance of gastronomy, mentioned in the Declaration of Assets of Cultural Interest of the Valencian Community, Spain; which refers to this cultural manifestation that has a territorial and cultural identity value, and that becomes a relevant element to choose a tourist destination. The gastronomic tourist, like the city tourist, shows interest in tasting typical dishes of a destination. Gastronomic tourism is an activity that represents an increase in resources in the tourist area, and consequently, contributes to the preservation of cultural identity.

In this paper we analyze the importance of gastronomy, mentioned in the Declaration of Assets of Cultural Interest of the Valencian Community, Spain; which refers to this cultural manifestation that has a territorial and cultural identity value, and that becomes a relevant element to choose a tourist destination. The gastronomic tourist, like the city tourist, shows interest in tasting typical dishes of a destination. Gastronomic tourism is an activity that represents an increase in resources in the tourist area, and consequently, contributes to the preservation of cultural identity.

In this paper we analyze the importance of gastronomy, mentioned in the Declaration of Assets of Cultural Interest of the Valencian Community, Spain; which refers to this cultural manifestation that has a territorial and cultural identity value, and that becomes a relevant element to choose a tourist destination. The gastronomic tourist, like the city tourist, shows interest in tasting typical dishes of a destination. Gastronomic tourism is an activity that represents an increase in resources in the tourist area, and consequently, contributes to the preservation of cultural identity.