01796nas a2200217   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002653002200043653002300065653002000088653002700108100001700135700001600152700001200168245008900180856014900269300001200418490000900430520111900439022002001558                                       d10acultural heritage10aLocal perspectives10aRural community10aTourism sustainability1 aC. Rodrigues1 aD. Liberato1 aC. Melo00aTourism sustainable practices in rural territories : the case of Caretos de Podence.  uhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85112582958&doi=10.34624%2frtd.v1i36.23736&partnerID=40&md5=1f3dc49cd3b0b9e5dc3ce9f0e3bced8a  a205-2200 v20213 aIn rural communities several elements attract the contemporary tourist, such as the authenticity of the culture, being of particular importance the involvement of residents, as a key factor for the emancipation of the community and for local development. In this context, the question “How can a rural community emancipate itself through tourism activity?” arises. This article aims to present reflections on integrating the principles of sustainability in tourism, in these communities. The research presents as a case study a village in Portugal, Podence, which is characterized by the socio-economic dynamization of its intangible cultural heritage, distinguished by UNESCO. Following a qualitative approach, the method of semi-structured interviews was applied to understand the local perspective on tourism development. The results show the positive contribution of tourism activity to the community, through cultural enhancement and by the dynamization of the local economy. The importance of the cultural legacy for the well-being of the population, contributing to its sense of belonging, is notorious.  a16459261 (ISSN)