A coastal scenery assessment was carried out at 50 sites along the 910 km long Andalusia coast (SW Spain) using a checklist of 26 natural and human parameters, parameter weighting matrices, fuzzy logic. scenic classification utilised that can rate as Class I (natural areas great beauty) to V (urbanised poor interest), but, for this study, only value were investigated; 41 included in I, 9 II and, apart from four, all under some feature protection—managed by Environmental Agency (RENPA,...

Sea, Sun, and Sand (3S) are relevant determining elements for choosing a tourist destination in Ecuador, country with about 1200 km of coast along the Pacific Ocean. This study analyzed market potential 3S 64 beaches, 10 located Galapagos 54 continental zone (of Ecuador). The methodology used was exploratory bibliographical, complemented by descriptive analysis. color water assessed direct observation, sand samples were taken to laboratory analysis, information on hours light obtained from...

Tourism in coastal areas is becoming increasingly important Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as an integrated approach that balances the requirements of different tourist sectors. This paper analyzes ICZM continental Ecuador and Galapagos Islands from perspective 3S tourism, presents its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities threats (SWOT). The methodology used was based on a literature review ten aspects highest relevance to ICZM, i.e., Policies, Regulations, Responsibilities,...

Beach management is a complex process that demands multidisciplinary approach, as beaches display large variety of functions, e.g., protection, recreation and associated biodiversity conservation. Frequently, conflicts interest arise, since approaches are usually focused on recreation, preferring short-term benefits over sustainable development strategies; meanwhile, coastal areas have to adapt face changing environment under the effects long-term climate change. Based “Sea, Sun Sand (3S)”...

The increase in tourism economic benefits is the most common purpose along Mediterranean coastal regions but, very often, conflicts of interest arise between short-term and long-term conservation goals. This particularly case Albania, a popular emerging “Sun, Sea Sand” (3S) destination characterized by massive fluxes national/international visitors during summer period. Among beach users’ preferences, global studies show that five parameters greater importance stand out from rest, i.e.,...

Coasts worldwide face a great variety of environmental impacts, as well increased anthropogenic pressures due to urbanization and rapid population growth. Human activities menace ecosystem services the economy coastal countries, often based on “Sun, Sea Sand” (3S) tourism. The five parameters greatest importance (the “Big Five”) for beach visitors are safety, facilities, water quality, no litter scenery, characterization latter was recently carried out by means checklist 26 natural human...

This paper essentially aims to identify coastal sites of great scenic value not (or barely) affected by human intrusions and propose sound management interventions improve their landscape quality. Today, areas in Italy is a very complex task because institutional fragmentation overlapping laws/regulations at the national, regional municipal levels. It estimated that only half country’s beaches are freely accessible usable for bathing, i.e., 43% occupied private concessions 7.2% bathing...

Coastal areas globally are facing a significant range of environmental stresses, enhanced by climate change-related processes and continuous increase human activities. The economic benefits tourism well-known for coastal regions, but, very often, conflicts arise between short-term long-term conservation goals. Among beach user preferences, five parameters greater importance stand out from the rest, i.e., safety, facilities, water quality, litter scenery; latter is main concern this study. A...

The scenery, safety, facilities, water quality and litter quantities in coastal areas are relevant determining elements the choice of a tourist destination. This paper focused on evaluation scenic value 55 12 sites respectively located continental Ecuador Galapagos Islands. information obtained gives public administrators managers data to avoid further environmental degradation suggests measures improve present destinations. methodology used was based analysis 26 physical/human factors...

Abstract “Buy to protect”: this may be the Conservatoire du Littoral philosophy. Since 1975, unique public French institution endeavours acquire vulnerable and threatened coastal areas of great natural relevance ensure their permanent sound management/protection by establishing conventions with local authorities. This paper is focused on (i) research remarkable attractive sites not (or only slightly) affected human intrusions, (ii) analysis policies related landscape issues (iii) proposal...

“Buy to protect”: this may be the Conservatoire du Littoral philosophy. Since 1975, unique public French institution endeavours acquire vulnerable and threatened coastal areas of great natural relevance ensure their permanent sound management/protection by establishing conventions with local authorities. This paper is focused on (i) research remarkable attractive sites not (or only slightly) affected human intrusions, (ii) analysis policies related landscape issues (iii) proposal judicious...