On 22-23 January 2025 European Association of the Via Francigena ways will participate in the kick-off meeting of the European project “DETOUR: Development of Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes“, financed by the European Union under the COSME programme.
The project, launched on 1 november 2024 by eighth European partners, aims at promoting and enhancing green transition, digitalisation and resilience of the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located along the walking routes.
Over the next three years, partners from five countries will work together to support rural development along the Via Francigena in Italy, the Lycian Way in Turkey, the Sultan’s Trail in Bulgaria, and a network of mountain routes in Greece.
The kick-off meeting in Antalya, Turkey, will provide an opportunity for all project partners to align on objectives and strategies. The event will include institutional greetings, with a welcome address by the Governor, as well as moments of discovery, such as a guided walk along the Lycian Way to explore the local territory.
With a budget of 2 million euros and a three-year timeline, DETOUR represents a significant commitment to fostering
