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WaterWays

LL-00011 Development of the water routes network in Latvia and Lithuania by further expanding the cross-border tourism product www.riverways.eu (WaterWays)

Project objective is to develop the waterways network in Latvia and Lithuania by further expanding exiting cross-border tourism product riverways.eu through designing of a network of lakes for recreational activities and rivers for kayaking in whole Programme area.
Through cross-border cooperation, it will result with joint comprehensive information of water tourism based activities in lakes and rivers on www.riverways.eu , covering full customer journey. "Safe&Green" concept will facilitate safe and nature friendly tourism and decrease unexpected anthropogenic load on natures resources used for tourism, as well as contribute to more responsible and educated travellers’ society. 6 recreational sites near waters will be developed, contributing to the accessible nature resources for water-based activities. 

Planned activities:

  • Website www.riverways.eu with water tourism based activities in lakes and rivers on www.riverways.eu;
  • "Safe&Green" concept to facilitate safe and nature friendly tourism;
  • Experience Exchange visits and Workshops;
  • Travel guide and map «Recreational lakes», media tours and publicity campaings
  • 6 recreational sites near waters will be developed, contributing to the accessible nature resources for water-based activities.

Lead partner: Kurzeme Planning Region (LV)

Project partners:

    Saldus County Municipality (LV)
    Talsi County Municipality (LV)
    Kuldiga County Municipality (LV)
    Administration of Liepoja City Municipality (LV)
    Klaipėda District Municipality Administration (LT)
    Kretinga District Municipality Administration (LT)

Start of the project - 01.03.2024, end of the project - 28.02.2026.

The total budget of the project is 719 581,20 EUR, the EU part 575 664,96 EUR.

This information has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of this information are the sole responsibility of Lithuanian Countryside Tourism Association and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.

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