Strengthening the Attractiveness of the Cross-Border Area Thasos-Garmen through Upgrading of Local Environmental Assets

Programme 2007 - 2013 Greece - Bulgaria (EL-BG)

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

Description

Description (EN):

The concept of this project proposal is based on the notion that integrating landscape management into a multi-functional, sustainable planning and management of the existing natural environment will transform tourism both in Garmen (Bulgaria) and Thassos (Greece) into a vehicle for protecting and promoting the abundant local natural, historical and cultural assets. Both municipalities share common challenges in local development. The current tourist activity in the region in no way corresponds with the remarkable natural and man-made resources in the area. The partnering municipalities share common problems related to biodiversity and environment protection which are caused by short-sighted management and over-exploitation of natural resources in the past. The economic development in the region presents many differences in the quality of life, which can be witnessed at all levels of life.

Website: http://www.greece-bulgaria.eu/

Expected Results (EN):

1) Created preconditions for the preservation of the cultural, historic heritage in Garmen and Thassos by the creation of the unique Historic Landscape Park in Garmen, Bulgaria and the elaboration of 3 Eco paths in Thassos, Greece that will enhance the attractiveness of existing itineraries 2) Conducted thorough research of the possibilities for further development of local landscapes and advancement of sustainability principles in local development 3) The cultural, historical and traditional heritage in the cross border area Garmen - Thassos will be promoted by elaboration of multilingual informational materials 4) The cultural and historical heritage will be popularized among the residents of the two partnering municipalities 5) Cultural cooperation will be stimulated through the organization of joint informational events

Thematic information

Sustainable management of natural resources Cultural heritage and arts Tourism

Partners (2)

Lead Partner: Δήμος Θάσου

Address: Limenas, 64004 Thassos, Greece

Legal status: n/a

Община Гърмен

Name: Община Гърмен

Address: 35 Parva Street, 2960 Garmen, Bulgaria

Legal status: n/a

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Summary

Project name (EN): Strengthening the Attractiveness of the Cross-Border Area Thasos-Garmen through Upgrading of Local Environmental Assets

Project acronym: SATCA

Project start date: 2011-03-14

Project end date: 2013-07-13

Project status: closed

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 851 008.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 573 356.80

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2007 - 2013 Greece - Bulgaria (EL-BG)

Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme

2015-12-01

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

104 / 104 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

408 / 408 (100%)

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