a plantear modelos de gestión responsables, donde la autenticidad del territorio se mantenga y se refuercen las prácticas agrarias tradicionales. Finalmente, el diseño de rutas turísticas en la Huerta de València se relaciona estrechamente con los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible, en especial aquellos ligados al consumo responsable, la sostenibilidad urbana y la preservación de la biodiversidad. El reto es articular un sistema de gobernanza participativa en el que agricultores, administraciones públicas, universidades y comunidades locales colaboren en la gestión y conservación del espacio. De este modo, la Huerta puede convertirse en un laboratorio de sostenibilidad y en un modelo europeo de equilibrio entre preservación patrimonial, desarrollo turístico y viabilidad agrícola, garantizando que este paisaje milenario se mantenga vivo y productivo para las generaciones futuras. Palabras clave: Turismo gastronómico; Huerta de València; Sostenibilidad; Patrimonio Cultural; Rutas turísticas. Gastronomic tourism in the Huerta of València is emerging as a key tool to revalue an agricultural landscape deeply rooted in history, culture, and law. This territory is not only a unique Mediterranean productive space but also a cultural heritage site closely linked to the Tribunal de las Aguas, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. However, urban development pressure and the abandonment of agricultural activity have endangered its survival, which has led to the creation of specific regulations to protect and manage this area. Thus, the Huerta is not merely a source of food but an essential identity element that connects agricultural tradition with new models of experiential tourism. Within this framework, gastronomic tourism serves as a driver for territorial revitalization by combining sustainability with economic development. The promotion of local products, the design of gastronomic routes associated with paella, horchata, and other typical products, as well as the integration of architectural and ethnological heritage —such as farmhouses, cottages, and mills—, provide a distinctive tourist experience. Nevertheless, there is a clear risk of excessive touristification or cultural trivialization, which makes it necessary to implement responsible management models that preserve the authenticity of the territory and strengthen traditional agricultural practices. Finally, the design of tourist routes in the Huerta of València is closely connected to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to responsible consumption, sustainable cities, and biodiversity preservation. The main challenge lies in building a participatory governance model where farmers, public administrations, universities, and local communities collaborate in the management and conservation of this 174 FRANCISCA RAMÓN FERNÁNDEZ
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