{"id":3701,"date":"2026-02-26T13:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/2026\/02\/26\/prespa-let-lokalen-eko-turizam-vo-podem\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T13:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T12:48:36","slug":"prespa-let-local-eco-tourism-on-the-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruralnet.mk\/en\/2026\/02\/26\/prespa-let-local-eco-tourism-on-the-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Prespa LET \u2013 Local Eco Tourism on the Rise"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Applicant:<\/strong> Association for Rural Development LAG Prespa \u2013 Resen
Partner:<\/strong> Rural Development Network of North Macedonia
Target group:<\/strong> Domestic and international tourists, adventure and eco-tourism enthusiasts
Location:<\/strong> Prespa region, including Pelister National Park and Galicica National Park
Total budget:<\/strong> MKD 2,304,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Description<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Prespa region is known for its unique nature, rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. However, its potential for eco-tourism and adventure-based activities remains insufficiently developed. Although Prespa\u2019s climate and terrain offer excellent conditions for paragliding, this activity is still underused, while the existing take-off sites at Tomorus<\/strong> on Galicica and Mala Chuka<\/strong> on Pelister are currently neglected and difficult to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project \u201cPrespa LET \u2013 Local Eco Tourism on the Rise\u201d<\/strong> aims to improve the infrastructure, arrange and formalise the two paragliding take-off sites, and introduce a new tourism offer: tandem paragliding flights<\/strong>. This will help position Prespa as an attractive destination for active tourism, in line with the principles of eco-tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rehabilitation of the take-off sites and the installation of weather stations will improve safety and provide real-time weather data. These data will be useful not only for paragliders, but also for farmers and kite-surfing enthusiasts, as kite-surfing is becoming increasingly popular in the region. The project is expected to encourage new economic activities, extend the tourist season and increase local income opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Objective<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To introduce a new active tourism offer in Prespa by improving paragliding infrastructure and integrating this activity into the region\u2019s eco-tourism offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Activities<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Infrastructure improvement of the take-off sites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Cleaning and rehabilitation of the access road to Tomorus
\u2022 Cleaning and arrangement of the Mala Chuka take-off site<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improving flying conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Installation of benches and tables at viewpoints
\u2022 Installation of two weather stations with publicly accessible data<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development and promotion of a new tourism offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Creation of a tandem paragliding tourism offer
\u2022 Distribution of the offer to tour operators and promotion through relevant channels<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisation of a promotional event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Presentation of the new tourism offer
\u2022 Networking with tourism stakeholders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expected Results<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Strengthened cooperation between project partners, the Municipality of Resen and Pelister and Galicica National Parks
\u2022 Two arranged and functional paragliding take-off sites: Tomorus and Mala Chuka
\u2022 A new active tourism offer in Prespa developed and promoted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this project, Prespa will be positioned as a modern and sustainable destination for adventure tourism, with increased tourist interest, new opportunities for the local economy and greater regional visibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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