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Enhancing Remote Area Tourism through Sustainable Maritime Infrastructure Development

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Published: Jan 30, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/ta.40970
Keywords:
Maritime Infrastructure Economic Development Cultural Preservation Environmental Sustainability, Ecological Impact Coastal Management Community Engagement
George Alexandrakis
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3690-3159
Vassiliki Metheniti
Coastal & Marine Research Laboratory (CMRL), Institute of Applied and Computational Math-ematics (IACM), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
Antonios Parasyris
Coastal & Marine Research Laboratory (CMRL), Institute of Applied and Computational Math-ematics (IACM), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9498-7245
Georgios Kozyrakis
Coastal & Marine Research Laboratory (CMRL), Institute of Applied and Computational Math-ematics (IACM), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5896-6102
Nikolaos Kampanis
Coastal & Marine Research Laboratory (CMRL), Institute of Applied and Computational Math-ematics (IACM), Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH)
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6231-7730
Kyriakos Lampropoulos
National Technical University of Athens
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0500-8285
Anastasia Vythoulka
National Technical University of Athens
Antonia Moropoulou
National Technical University of Athens
Abstract

This paper examines the impacts of maritime infrastructure development across four distinct Greek regions—Northern Evia, Eastern Mani, Kassos, Kastelorizo and Nafpaktos—with a focus on the interplay between economic growth, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability. Through a comprehensive analy-sis incorporating case studies and comparative assessments, the research identi-fies the significant economic benefits and increased tourist accessibility resulting from enhanced maritime facilities. However, it also highlights the accompanying challenges, including environmental risks and the complexities of integrating modern infrastructure within culturally rich and ecologically sensitive areas. The findings demonstrate that while maritime infrastructure projects can substantially boost local economies and improve connectivity, they necessitate a balanced ap-proach that prioritizes sustainable practices and robust community engagement. The paper advocates for the adoption of Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) as a critical tool for achieving these goals, emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration in ensuring that development efforts align with both lo-cal and regional sustainability objectives.
The study contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable development in coastal regions, offering insights and recommendations that are applicable to similar maritime environments facing the dual challenges of economic develop-ment and environmental stewardship. By highlighting the need for an integrated approach that respects cultural heritage and natural landscapes, this research pro-vides a blueprint for future infrastructure projects aiming to harmonize economic benefits with long-term sustainability.

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