Analysis of the landscape perception of the Ebro Delta: a spatial and qualitative interpretation of Wikiloc's images

Identifier:  TFG:2532

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG2532

Authors:  Àvila Callau, Aitor

Abstract:
The main objective of this study is to analyze the perception of the visitor of the Ebro Delta on the landscape and its characteristic elements from the spatial and qualitative interpretation of Voluntary Geographic Information (IGV). In particular, te work uses the photographs shared by users on Wikiloc platform. Firstly, a theoretical discussion focused on the use of images as a way of evaluating the perception of the landscape and its possible use in the analysis of tourism in protected natural areas is developed. Secondly, with the information from Wikiloc a georeferenced and refined database of photographs made by the visitors of the Ebro Delta is created. Later, a Landscape Perception Catalog is created by categorizing the main landscapes of the Ebro delta and its elements to obtain the degree of attraction and / or landscape interest of each one. Its analysis allows to map and characterize the activities of visitors to the natural area. Finally, a series of improvement proposals are made regarding the preservation of the landscape and the adequacy of the spaces for its conservation, in accordance with the needs of the visitors.