Hiking Route Map 1

Crops and vegetation (R1 - 011)

Crops and vegetation (R1 - 011)

Terraced landscapes offer a glimpse into history, showcasing human resilience and adaptation to challenging terrains, now evolving with tourism's rise.
Working the land was not enough Farming these fields was not a choice. Following the Christian conquest, the territory was reorganised and the land passed into the hands of new owners. Those who worked it had to adapt to a demanding landscape: uneven ground, a lack of water and a constant need for maintenance. Terraces were built, plots were organised and every corner was put to use. Nothing was left to chance. But the effort did not guarantee stability. A portion of the produce had to be handed over, and the work barely ensured survival. Today, many of these fields lie abandoned. Since the mid-20th century, tourism development, changes in consumption habits and new regulations have transformed the local economy. The landscape is changing not because we want it to, but because it can no longer be maintained as before. If the fields and agriculture disappear… what landscape remains?