Development of eco-tourism by using water resources in Latvia and Lithuania

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Aukštaitja (LT) and Latgale (LV) border regions are rich in natural water objects, which are not fully adapted to the tourism needs, as well for persons with disabilities. Water objects have a great potential to become eco-tourism destination in the region, however lack of tourism products and common eco-tourism routes is observed. In order to promote the development of eco-tourism, the project will improve the infrastructure of water objects and accessibility of them for disabled persons and create new eco-tourism products thus increasing number of visitors in the region. Environmental protection issues will be raised during public activities like adventure camps, tourism festivals, practical seminars by involving tourism specialists, children, families with children, local people and tourists. During the project, the ecotourism situation and its development opportunities in the border area of Latvia and Lithuania will be identified. With the participation of tourism experts from Latvia and Lithuania, 3 new joint eco-tourism routes along Latgale and Aukštaitja will be developed, one of them - for disabled people. In order to diversify recreational opportunities at water objects, various types of equipment will be purchased having in mind persons with special needs for tourist attractions. Following equipment will be bought: different boats, beach wheelchairs, SUP-boards, water bikes, catamarans, life jackets, water balls, outdoor fitness equipment as well as equipment for observing birds and animals (sightseeing telescope, binoculars). Sabalunkos campsite in Sartai and Grazute Regional Parks will become the first fully adjusted site for handicapped in Lithuania.

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