The Camino de Santiago is one of the most important pilgrimage routes and representative of the world of Christianity, and the first European Cultural Route that leads to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Cazaux in Tour Int Interdiscip J 3(1):353–367, 2011; Mróz et al. in Int J Relig Tour Pilgr 7(5):56–71, 2019; Roszak in J Relig Health, 62:2734–2745, 2023; Zhang et al. in J Relig Health, 63(1):89–108, 2...
The urban microclimate of Avenida dos Aliados and Praça da Liberdade was subjected to comprehensive examination through twelve measurement campaigns at six strategic observation points over the course of two seasons, namely summer and winter, between 2019 and 2020. The study employed an objective approach based on measurements to evaluate key microclimatic factors, including air temperature, which ranged from 1...
Green infrastructure plays a fundamental role in mitigating the effects of urban heat island. Vegetation may trap particulates and absorb pollutants like ozone, thus improving air quality. Understanding how green infrastructure reduces urban heat island and air pollution within specific urban zones can provide valuable insights for better urban design, improved environmental quality, and increased resident well...
Climate change has a global impact, particularly in urban areas. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are gaining prominence as an important alternative, harnessing natural processes to deliver socio-economic and environmental benefits, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas, owing to their multifaceted nature. In Europe, NbS are being primarily explored in urban environments to enhance resilience to extreme climat...
The study of Sustainability Transitions (STs) has emerged as an interdisciplinary research field aimed at understanding and guiding societal transformations toward sustainability. While significant advancements have been made in analyzing socio-technical, economic, and policy dimensions, spatial aspects of STs have been largely overlooked. This study contributes to the field by conducting a systematic literatur...
The escalating impacts of climate change necessitate innovative urban planning and management strategies to safeguard communities against extreme weather events. This study explores the creation of climate shelters areas with the use of technologies, namely a mobile application, within the urban center of Braga, Portugal. Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project, we mapped areas of extreme heat ri...
As alterações climáticas causam impactes globais, mas têm particular incidência nas áreas urbanas. As soluções baseadas na natureza (SbN) emergem como alternativas importantes, aproveitando os processos naturais. Na Europa, as SbN são utilizadas principalmente nos ambientes urbanos para aumentar a resiliência a fenómenos climático-meteorológicos extremos, num contexto de alterações climáticas. A União Europeia ...
Este estudo analisa como a paisagem e o meio social são percebidos pelos sentidos humanos, focando-se no Caminho Português de Santiago, especialmente entre o Porto e Santiago de Compostela, com ênfase na secção portuguesa do Caminho Central. A investigação procura identificar elementos sensoriais que influenciam a experiência dos peregrinos e as lacunas que enfrentam durante o percurso. Com dados recolhidos em ...
This research aims to analyse business operators’ perception of the impact of the Portuguese Way of St. James and to assess the landscape situation along a total section of 115 kilometres. Perceptions were collected in a survey of 112 small operators between 2020 and 2021. The diversity and singular components of the landscape make it a pleasant route to experience, where pilgrims have the possibility to improv...
This chapter analyses the relationship between pilgrims’ sensory experiences and the landscape of the Central Portuguese Way of St. James, specifically along the route from Maia to Valença. Through a qualitative and ethnographic approach, the authors explore how the five senses—sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste—are activated along the journey, shaping the perception of the territory, spirituality, and mem...