Chepelare - Procotsani - Interreg Greece-Bulgaria

An integrated approach for the development of cultural and natural sites in Chepelare and Prosochani

The main objective of the project is to preserve and improve local culture, monuments and natural tourism resources and to promote forms of tourism that provide opportunities for interaction between tourists and local residents, as well as to improve understanding of different cultures, customs, ways of life, traditional knowledge and beliefs.

The specific objectives of the project are:

• Development of infrastructure that is necessary to improve the tourist potential of sites in Bulgaria and Greece;
• To encourage the active participation of all stakeholders, including local governments, the private sector, tourism organizations, local communities, NGOs, youth clubs, etc. at all stages of the tourism life cycle;
• To promote environmental protection, conservation and sustainable use of natural resources; To promote Chepelare and Protochani as a holiday tourist destination;
• Regeneration and protection of the built and natural environment;

Improving the image of the two municipalities The specific objectives of the project are expected to be achieved through: Building administrative capacity based on the transfer of knowledge and know-how; Rehabilitation and protection of cultural values ​​of transboundary importance; ICTs that support better interpretation of natural and cultural heritage; Joint events to promote cultural identity and raise awareness of the cultural heritage of the cross-border region.

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