Project Title: From Ancient Maritime Routes to Eco-Touristic Destinations PLUS
Acronym: APPRODI PLUS
Coordinator / Supervisor: Municipality of Ortona (Lead Partner) / Ionian University (Partner Lead: Professor Georgios Papaioannou)
Type of Funding: European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg)
Funding Source: INTERREG V-B Adriatic-Ionian ADRION Programme
Dates: 2014 – 2020 (Extended/Capitalization phase completed)
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Project overview
APPRODI PLUS (From Ancient Maritime Routes to Eco-touristic destinations PLUS) is an INTERREG V-B Adriatic-Ionian ADRIAN 2014-2020 project focused on enhancing the sustainable tourism potential of ancient harbor sites. It extends the original APPRODI project, aiming to boost local economies, improve management of cultural heritage, and involve community actors, particularly during off-season periods.
Key Details and Objectives:
– Context: Addresses the underutilized potential of ancient port areas as tourist destinations.
– Location: Adriatic-Ionian region.
– Activities: Uses innovative techniques like geo-archaeological investigations, zero-impact infrastructure solutions, and public engagement to create new, sustainable tourism routes.
– Pilot Sites: Focuses on areas including Ortona, Durazzo, Dubrovnik, and Torcello (Venice).
– Outcome: Aims to boost local economic growth through eco-tourism and sustainable management of historical maritime assets.
The project, which included partners like the Ionian University, aims to transform overlooked coastal heritage into valuable, eco-conscious destinations, connecting modern travelers to ancient history.