The project, MED-Routes, funded by the European Union under the INTERREG Euro-MED Programme, brings together organisations from Italy, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, France and Bulgaria.
What Does the Project Offer?
MED-Routes provides a step-by-step methodology for creating small-scale, sustainable tourism routes that:
✔ Direct visitors toward authentic local communities
✔ Promote cultural, historical, and gastronomic heritage
✔ Offer an alternative to overcrowded mass tourism destinations
✔ Encourage meaningful, immersive travel experiences
The methodology includes practical guidance on integrating local accommodation providers, wineries, artisan workshops, music venues, and lesser-known cultural sites into structured tourism routes.
Research shows that more travellers are seeking authentic, community-based experiences that combine sustainability with culture and local engagement. MED-Routes responds directly to this growing demand.
All materials and guidelines are available free of charge on the official project website:
https://med-routes.interreg-euro-med.eu/what-we-achieve/
