Review article

https://doi.org/10.15291/geoadria.116

Natural characteristics of Croatian littoral area as a comparative advantage for nautical tourism development

Srećko Favro ; Sworn court marine expert and assessor
Iva Saganić ; Zadar Private High School

Abstract

Having in mind Croatian littoral area with its unique attractive coast and islands, it can be said that nautical tourism is absolutely authentic and distinctly recognizable Croatian "tourist product". In spite of numerous comparative advantages, Croatian nautical tourism still has not taken the right place on the market of Mediterranean nautical tourism. Future development of nautical tourism with its complementary activities – nautical economy, should be considered as the driving force for social and economic development of Croatian coastal area and islands, and it should be correctly dimensioned in accordance with carrying capacity of the geographical basis and sustainable development principles. Adequate valorization of Croatia’s most important resources, coast and islands, based on sustainable development principles and long-term systematic actions would improve social and economic position of Croatian Adriatic area.

Keywords

Croatian littoral area; nautical tourism; marinas; sustainable development

Hrčak ID:

21859

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/21859

Publication date:

1.6.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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