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The Fiesta of the Patios: A Heritage Tourism Resource in the City of Cordoba, Spain

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  • de la Torre Mª Genoveva Millán Vázquez

    (Department of Quantitative Methods, University of Loyola Andalucía, Spain)

  • Naranjo Leonor Mª Pérez

    (Department of Business Organization, University of Córdoba, Spain)

  • Rojas Ricardo David Hernandez

    (Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Policy, University of Córdoba, Spain)

Abstract

The patio houses of Cordoba, Spain, are the expression of a traditional form of life and conviviality. Since the designation of the Fiesta of the Patios as Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2012 by the UNESCO, the patios have become an important tourism resource with a significant economic impact on the city. This article analyzes the Fiesta of the Patios from the viewpoint of the people that reside in the patio houses. A survey was carried out among the patio owners and managers to determine their opinion on various aspects related to the festival. The results show that despite the wealth generated in the city by the Fiesta of the Patios, the event has a scarce economic impact on the owners and managers of the patios. Moreover, important issues must be addressed such as the lack of coordination between the stakeholders involved in the management and organization of the festival. Without a doubt, it is necessary to better rationalize resources in benefit of the patio residents, since the festival would not be possible without them.

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  • de la Torre Mª Genoveva Millán Vázquez & Naranjo Leonor Mª Pérez & Rojas Ricardo David Hernandez, 2018. "The Fiesta of the Patios: A Heritage Tourism Resource in the City of Cordoba, Spain," Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Sciendo, vol. 9(4), pages 201-214, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:mjsosc:v:9:y:2018:i:4:p:201-214:n:20
    DOI: 10.2478/mjss-2018-0129
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