Coastal scenic assessment and tourism management in western Cuba |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Sciences and Technology, University of Naples Parthenope, Centro Direzionale di Napoli, Isola C4 - 80143, Naples, Italy;2. National PhD Program in AI – Agrifood and Environment, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy;3. Department of Earth and Geoenvironmental Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy;4. Interdepartmental Research Center for Coastal Dynamics, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Campus Universitario, Via Orabona 4, 70125 Bari, Italy |
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Abstract: | Coastal scenic assessments via checklist tables (18 natural, 8 human related parameters), can provide benchmark measures regarding desirable/non-desirable beach conditions and also classify sites. The scenic value for 43 sites in western Cuba was investigated, with the aim of helping managers improve bathing areas, especially for tourism purposes. Sites were categorised from Class 1, (top grade scenery), between La Habana and Matanzas, as extremely attractive, with white sand, turquoise water and additional scenic elements. Class 2 sites were located in Varadero, and their high scores were greatly due to appropriate human interventions, e.g. beach nourishment and dune restoration works. Classes 3 to 5 (the latter having very poor scenery), included sites with low scores for natural parameters. For these sites, coastal managers can do little to alleviate scenic impact, apart from addressing the human parameters, where improvement is possible, e.g. by litter removal together with the present chaotic protective structures. |
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Keywords: | Coastal structures Erosion Management Varadero |
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