EDITION 1, HAMMAMET, TUNISIE (2009)

The development of nautical tourism is an important coastal and economic factor for the Mediterranean countries. If the north of the Mediterranean Sea is well developed, the south coast part has a high potential for development of nautical tourism. For a sustainable development considering the coastline protection, the economic and the ecology topics, the networks of marinas are necessary. This planning by regional development gives a benefit for many communities and regions. The objectives of nautical tourism can be integrated in the regional development and thus, the protection of shoreline and ecosystems are guaranteed. A tool such as a marina-network harmonizes the coastal planning and produces a network of various marina-types. In relation with the community small marinas to super yacht facilities can be established. The paper gives some examples of how to develop a marina-network, gathers the designing/planning of various types of marinas and finally, gives design recommendations for the marina-planning. Keywords: Nautical tourism – Coastline protection – Economy – Ecology – Marinas – Regiona