Prefecture of Ilia

Partner Description

Achieving sustainability of tourism is a primary Target in Ilia. Key priorities include: The promotion and exploitation of Archaeological and Historical sites with special emphasis in Ancient Olympia, the development of the coastline by integrating the two main sea resorts of the prefecture, Katakolo and Killini and the protection, preservation and development of the rest of the areas of natural beauty in the Prefecture.

Partner's experience in the field of sustainable tourism


The Prefecture of Ilia's experience in European cooperation on tourism derives from the following projects: "Landscape Protection and Development - Innovative Methods for Environmental Management of the landscapes of I.S.E.O. lake", part of the INTERREG III B CADSES programme; "Human Resources and Development Planning on both sides of Ionian Sea", in the framework of INTERREG III B ARCHIMED with tourism being one of the six thematic areas; "INNOVA - Actions for the Transfer of Innovation in Strategic Sectors" (INTERREG IIIA), where tourism is one of the four strategic sectors; "The role of Mother in History" (INTERREG IIIA),which promotes innovation in cultural tourism by presenting the beneficial role of women in culture and economy of the region.