The platform offers a comprehensive directory in which each establishment or tourism resource is assessed according to detailed accessibility criteria—for example, entrance dimensions, changes in level, the presence of architectural barriers, and adapted services—allowing users to know in advance the exact conditions of each option. This marks a firm step toward guaranteeing inclusive, surprise-free travel for anyone with physical limitations. (aragondigital.es)
For Carmen Susín, this tool represents “one step further” in Aragón’s commitment to positioning itself as “a reference point in accessible tourism as well,” leveraging its strengths in nature, heritage, and landscapes. In her remarks, she highlighted that the region can lead such initiatives in Spain thanks to the development of a high-quality tourism environment that is increasingly sensitive to diversity. (aragondigital.es)
Marta Valencia, president of COCEMFE Aragón, emphasized that “the right to leisure and tourism is a right we must defend.” In her words, “until now, planning a trip for a person with a physical disability in Aragón was an odyssey of phone calls and missing information. With this website, we remove the barrier of uncertainty and ensure that the accessibility of these places is real; we report the status of each resource and how it actually is.” (aragondigital.es)
Beyond serving as a consultation tool for people with disabilities, the “Aragón Turismo Accesible” platform is born with the aim of encouraging the local tourism sector—businesses, accommodations, restaurants, museums, and rural tourism entities—to improve their accessibility standards. A listing on the platform not only informs users about the current state of accessibility but can also serve as a roadmap for continuous improvement. In this way, it will generate a “pull” effect that incentivizes investments and adaptations, spurring a broader transformation of the destination toward truly inclusive tourism.
This step is equally important from an economic and sustainable tourism development perspective. Aragón, with its natural, cultural, and heritage richness, finds in this initiative a way to widen its target audience, attract a fast-growing segment—accessible tourism—and enhance its overall competitiveness. The availability of accessible, verified information is key for families, groups with functional diversity, older travelers, and people with physical limitations to choose Aragón as a trusted destination.
With this launch, COCEMFE Aragón is committed to removing informational and physical barriers, promoting social inclusion through tourism, and reinforcing Aragón’s role as a destination that not only offers traditional attractions but is also committed to accessibility and to the quality of the experience for all visitors.
