Sustainable Development of Central and Northern Euboea (Evia) Through the Protection and Revealing of the Area’s Cultural and Environmental Reserve

Kyriakos Lampropoulos, Anastasia Vythoulka, George Petrakos, Vasiliki (Betty) Charalampopoulou, Anastasia A. Kioussi and Antonia Moropoulou ()
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Kyriakos Lampropoulos: School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, Greece
Anastasia Vythoulka: School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 42 Tositsa & Patision Str., Patision Campus, 106 82 Athens, Greece
George Petrakos: Research Institute for Tourism (RIT), 24 Stadiou Str., 105 64 Athens, Greece
Vasiliki (Betty) Charalampopoulou: GEOSYSTEMS HELLAS, 225 Imittou Str., Pangrati, 116 32 Athens, Greece
Anastasia A. Kioussi: School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, Greece
Antonia Moropoulou: School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), 9 Iroon Polytechniou Str., Zografou Campus, 157 80 Athens, Greece

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 7, 1-28

Abstract: This study explores a strategic framework for the sustainable development of Northern and Central Euboea (Evia), Greece, through the preservation and promotion of cultural and environmental assets. This research aims to redirect tourism flows from overdeveloped coastal zones to underutilized inland areas by leveraging local heritage and natural resources. The methodology was developed within the context of the AEI research project and combines bibliographic research, stakeholder consultation, GIS analysis, and socioeconomic assessment. Based on this framework, a series of thematic cultural routes and agritourism initiatives were designed to enhance regional attractiveness and resilience. The study proposes the utilization of ICT tools such as GIS-based mapping, a digital development platform, and an online tourism portal to document, manage, and promote key assets. The socioeconomic impact of the proposed interventions was evaluated using an input–output model, revealing that each EUR 1 million invested in the region is expected to generate EUR 650,000 in local GDP and create 14 new jobs. The results underscore the potential of alternative tourism to stimulate inclusive and sustainable growth, particularly in post-disaster rural regions. This integrated approach can serve as a model for other territories facing similar environmental, economic, and demographic challenges.

Keywords: remote areas development; island development; cultural heritage (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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