Enhancing the tourism potential of the Municipalities of Kyustendil and Konche - a sustainable joint future

Activities under the project
The project overall objective was to improve the accessibility to natural heritage in the municipalities of Kyustendil and Konche in order to utilize the potential of these resources for development of tourism from both side of the border region through the following activities:
 
- establishment of transport and pedestrian access to natural landmark “Polska Skakavitsa Waterfall” – reconstruction of  municipal rural road, eco trails and areas for rest and observation - Municipality of Kyustendil and installation of urban equipment and for touristic settlement Mantovo - launching of eco trails and areas for rest and observation - Municipality of Konche;  
- conduction of thematic workshops "Appropriate bihaviour with the clients" and “Sustainable use of nature and culture for tourism development”; development of comprehensive study and presenting of the nature potentials for tourism development in Municipality of Kyustendil;
- presentation of the cultural and natural touristic potentials of Municipality of Konche;
- presentation of local tradition by local artists from both municipalities - music performances and exhibitions;
- organization of forums on "Partnering in tourism development" in both municipalities.

Project Result
Reconstructed and restored sites with natural, cultural and historical significance for touristic purposes (Skakavica Waterfall and Sunny Lake Settlment Mantovo) including upgraded tourist related facilities and attractions with temporary objects and urban equipment; constructed new access - local road and Rehabilitation of municipal field and  rehabilitated of municipal rural road; conducted thematic workshops "Appropriate behavior with the clients" and “Sustainable use of nature and culture for tourism development”; developed comprehensive study on the potentials for tourism development in Municipality of Kyustendil; presented cultural and natural touristic potentials of Municipality of Konche as well as of the local tradition by local artists from both municipalities through music performances and exhibitions; organized forums on "Partnering in tourism development" in both municipalities; developed project website: www.kyustendil-konche-nature.eu.

The project ended successfully on 16.04.2018

Project website:

www.kyustendil-konche-nature.eu