This paper presents an evaluation of landscape transformation resulting from tourist-recreational functional development, as based on an analysis of literature and own observations. The existing spatial assets have a direct influence on tourist development. The universal components are the accommodation and gastronomy (food and shelter) available in the area and transportation. The coastal regions have beaches, ferry and cruise ship infrastructure and marinas. Heritage, adventure and rural tourism, if developed in a balanced way, allow for the preservation of landscape assets. The most valuable, from an ecological and social point of view, are actions leading to the re-cultivation and revitalization of the tourism and recreation development of degraded areas.

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