National Marine Park Karaburun - Sazan and today's trends for tourism development

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is the identification, recognition, definition and analysis of the natural resources of the National Marine Park Karaburun- Sazan nowadays and prospective development of tourism in this geospatial. Different studies, analysis, projects have been made about the importance and the potentials that this area obtains. Sazan Island and the western part of Karaburun Peninsula are declared as First Marine Protected Areas in Albania with high levels of biodiversity and important natural habitats.The shores of the Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island are characterized by a variety of landscapes of steep and impassable rocks, with caves, capes, small beaches.These attractive formations become even more interesting to the visitor's eye thanks to the well-developed vegetation, which covers almost the entire peninsula from the top of the mountain to the shore. Environmental, natural, cultural, historical and archeological values, biodiversity and the variety of landscapes make this area one of the most attractive tourist attractions. In the area, there are good opportunities to enjoy alpinism, horseback riding and other sports alongside the water sports. There is also the possibility of a controlled access of tourists and visitors to the area from the forest and hilly areas with boats to the beaches and small bays, where there are anchoring options, such as the bay of St. Jan, of Bristan, of Dafna, etc. Local and central government should take measures for the development and controlled access of tourists and visitors so that the area does not lose its importance and touristic values.