At the end of the Peloponnese, opposite Naples of Laconia is located Elafonissosa small, paradise island, incomparable natural beauty and interesting historical and cultural tradition. The turquoise crystal clear waters and the endless golden beaches with white sandy beaches, rocks and cedars as well as the importance of its natural and archaeological treasures, make Elafonissos one of the most beautiful islands of Chora, a true exotic and true Their mark indelible, in the heart of every visitor.
Gorgeous and extremely picturesque the settlement of Elafonissos welcomes, welcoming visitors, with its busy harbor and also a lively coastal road, full of shops, cafes and restaurants, ending on the islet of Agios Spyridon. The beach of the small and the Great Simos, with its shallow, crystal clear waters, white dunes and its stunning views, claims, deservedly, the title of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, offering endless moments of relaxation and recreation, to the most exotic and recreation. A visit to the beaches of Lefki, Kontogoni and Avlyfti, in a landscape of great natural beauty and tranquility, will seduce the senses, as the sunset from the Virgin Mary will enhance the belief that Elafonissos is a small, earthly, exotic paradise.
Lake Strongyli, the protected wetland, is an integral part of the endless natural beauty of the island while the ancient city of Pavlopetri, which extends underwater between Punta beach and the island of Pavlopetri, is a famous archaeological ornament. In the utilization of the Pavlion of Elafonissos, he focuses on the Athens -Macedonian News Agency or Deputy Mayor of Tourism Maria Aroni EBelieving that it is a historical and cultural monument with a significant potential to enhance the tourist footprint. As he points out, “because of archaeological wealth, Pavlopetri has attracted worldwide interest.” Between the islet and the land lies the ancient city, submerged a few meters below the surface of about 3.On. It is unique in its kind city as it has a specific design with roads, buildings and cemetery. There are at least 15 buildings at a depth of 3 to 4 meters and recent research has revealed that it extends to 9 acres. Despite the fact of the natural disaster by water over the centuries, the provision is as it was thousands of years ago. Mrs Aronis expresses her confidence that the promotion, promotion and protection of the Archaeological Treasure of the Pavlopetri will reappear the tourist sign of the famous Elafonissos.
At the center of waste and water management
As a fully protected island belonging to the Natura network, Elafonissos is moving towards sustainable tourism development. As the RES-EIA reports Mayor Angelos TsirigotakisElafonissos is no longer only a favorite destination for Greeks and Europeans, but also for tourists from America and Asia, who have grown dramatically in recent years. Particularly popular is the fully organized campsite in Simos, which hosts motorists mainly from Italy, France and Germany. The island offers about 5,000 beds for renting and hotels, while another 2,000 visitors can be hosted on the campsite.
At the same time at the center of local government, waste and water management is. In this context, the new waste transfer station (SMA) was inaugurated last week. “This is a great project that will solve many problems in the Municipality of Elafonissos. It is the first SMA to be done in Laconia and we are very proud of this project. When we received the municipality there were more than 700 tonnes of waste uncontrollably with the former HADA, which was healthy and ecological, unacceptable, ”says Tsirigotakis.
Now, at the initiative of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and with the resources of the Green Fund, a modern waste transformation station was created. It was preceded by the cleaning of the site from the municipality that removed hundreds of tons of waste. The waste is now transferred to the modern processing unit on the staircase, ending a chronic environmental wound. The benefits of the operation of the SMA include, inter alia, the reduction of transport costs, environmental benefits, upgrading local cleanliness, improvement of working conditions and enhancing the circular economy.
The next important project for the island, according to Mr. Tsirigotakis, is related to the improvement of water quality through desalination technology. Elafonissos has been based on the flow of water from the mainland through an underwater pipeline and the provision of two drilling within the island. The conductivity of the water of the springs is high, with an increasing voltage. The aim of the Municipal Authority is to implement viable solutions that will ensure access to quality water for all residents and visitors to the island. The plan provides for a study that includes, inter alia, replacement of the existing network, replacement of an underwater pipeline, the construction of three large water tanks, a desalination system with reverse osmosis technology, a new network to Simos and Panagia as well as a photovoltaic park for supply.
In the same context, the Master Plan is under way to create a tourist marina that is expected to open new tourist markets, as the island is precisely on the “turn” of the Ionian Sea with the Aegean. Marina will enhance and improve the island’s tourist profile as it attracts new groups of tourists and enrich the tourist product of Elafonissos. Indeed, in combination with the road connection via Sparta – Neapolis, claimed by the municipality, it is estimated that the accessibility and tourist development of the island will be further enhanced.
The population change from 400 in winter to 8,000 in the summer is, according to the mayor, a big challenge for the island as it is pushing its infrastructure and needs special management. However, he notes that his vision is “to increase the island’s population during the winter. We are trying to find solutions with the state in this direction. The quality of life offered by the island is excellent. The key to population growth is jobs. This will help the construction of a marina on the island. It is a very optimistic plan. We soon conclude the Marina Master Plan and believe that the project will be implemented by investors. This development will create new jobs throughout the year on the island. “
Source :Skai
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