THE TOURISM CAPITALIZATION OF THE HYDROGRAPHIC POTENTIAL IN “MARAMUREȘ LAND” DEPRESSION AREA BY MEANS OF RURAL TOURISM
ALINA SIMONA SIMION1
1“Babeş-Bolyai” University, Faculty of Geography, Sighetu Marmaţiei Department, Avram Iancu Street 6, Sighetu Marmaţiei, Maramureş County, Romania, RO – 435500, simona.simion@geografie.ubbcluj.ro
ABSTRACT. – The Tourism Capitalization of the Hydrographic Potential in “Maramureș Land” Depression Area by Means of Rural Tourism. The rural tourism of Maramureș is a complex activity, with multiple facets. It is not exclusively based on the peasant household, but also on holidays in the middle of nature, motivated by different activities that take place due to a rich natural potential. Out of this attractive natural potential, the hydrographic component was chosen to be analyzed, as it is an important resource, which determined the emergence, development and diversification of tourism in Maramureș Land. This study intends to present the tourism value and importance of the hydrographic resources of Maramureș Land, by means of which rural tourism can be diversified in this geographical area. The hydrography is the main factor influencing the modification of the Maramureș geographic space, the development and characteristics of the settlements, the economic activities performed by the local population. It is also the main factor in directing and orienting the transport network. Maramureș Land hydrographic network has a high variety, from fresh water, to salt water, from rivers with high flows to mineral water springs, being used in diverse manners.