O Salnés launches Outono Gastronómico to boost rural tourism

The rural tourism sector in O Salnés and Caldas de Reis is launching the Outono Gastronómico campaign to boost visitor numbers between October and December. This initiative, created 20 years ago by the Xunta de Galicia, offers specialized packages including accommodation and dining at reduced prices.

While the summer season saw positive occupancy rates and visitor volumes, local businesses report a decline in restaurant spending. This trend is attributed to inflation and a shift in traveler demographics; a declining birth rate has resulted in fewer families with young children, who typically spend more on local dining. Instead, businesses are seeing an increase in couples who often choose to eat outside of their rural accommodations.