Cultural and Historical Resources as a Factor for the Development of Sustainable Tourism: A Case Study of Lighthouses in the Northern Adriatic

Mirjana Kovacic, Miha Markelj and Alen Jugovic
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Mirjana Kovacic: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Miha Markelj: University of Primorska, Ph.D. Student at Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica
Alen Jugovic: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies

Academica Turistica - Tourism and Innovation Journal, 2015, vol. 8, issue 1, 47-52

Abstract: Lighthouses are distinct cultural landmarks and have a fundamental role in maritime safety, but it is rare to see them used as tourist attractions anywhere in the world. Tourism on the Adriatic coast is predominantly based upon the concept of sun, sea and sand. In order to diversify the already existing products and attractions, selective forms of tourism have to be taken into consideration. The purpose of this research is to present a new form of selective tourism that is based on the integration of lighthouses in the tourism sector. The paper will thus analyse lighthouses in Croatia that have been included in the »Stone Lights« project to determine whether their cultural and historical value has become devalued because of their integration into tourism services. Additionally, the research will examine the possibility of implementing the project with similar lighthouses in Slovenia and Italy

Keywords: tourism; selective tourism forms; cultural and historical resources; lighthouses; Croatia; Italy and Slovenia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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