Reactions to expansion of fish farms – Peak impacts on tourism

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2023 Calendar

Katheti once again printed its own 2023 Calendar. This year we chose fishing, fishing boats and the sea as a theme. A journey with the big blue as a background and at the same time a protest against the establishment of Areas of Organized Aquaculture Development (ΠΟΑΥ) at Poros. Twelve local photographers will accompany us on this journey every month of 2023. Professional and amateur photographers who “captured” with their lens the landscape, the peace, the tranquility, the beauty. You can acquire the calendar at the price of €15. 

Why this theme?

Our region has a tradition in fishing. Fishing in the island and coastal areas of Greece has been a vital activity for thousands of years. In recent decades it has been facing more and more problems.

Also, we have to point out that the region has as much tradition in fishing as in tourism. So, do these facts lead us to other paths? Should we combine the two traditions? The 2023 Calendar, with its beautiful photos, is here to support this objective.

We promote an alternative option

Apart from the declining course of fishing, another blow to our area is the establishment of an Area of Organized Aquaculture Development (ΠΟΑΥ) at Poros. Why should we do it, since we live in an idyllic landscape, that has the potential to be a major attraction for visitors with different interests. Visitors who, in addition to the financial transaction, will also show their respect to our place.

For example, what is better than a fishing trip with the Saronic Gulf as a view? Or so many other activities, that we leave to your inspiration! Wouldn’t this alternative come at a lower cost to us and the environment?

For all the years that we have been active as an organization we held a lot of research about the potential of our area and it is unlimited! In the 2023 Calendar, we presenting you a magical corner of our area, through the eyes of local photographers, that will keep you company every month.

The revenue from the calendar will be allocated to Katheti’s financial support. With the 2023 Calendar, you contribute to the implementation of goals, actions and programs for the area’s and its inhabitants’ sustainable development.

The photographers who generously supported Katheti’s 2023 Calendar with their artworks are the following, in alphabetical order:

Anagnostopoulos Argiris

Drougkas Giannis

Kaikas Vaggelis

Kanatsidis Babis

Karamanis Paris

Lazarou Giannis

Marotos Savas

Moschogianni Dimitra

Pavlou Nikos

Plakogiannis Spyros

Rodis Tasos

Christodoulou Dimitra

Xanthis Eugenios

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