Alghero, the first tourist destination of Sardinia, will welcome the national summit of the 20 “accordion city” most visited on the coasts of Italy
20 Italian coastal cities with less than 65 thousand inhabitants each, which attract a total of 50 million tourists, 12% of total presences in the country: they are the protagonists of the G20Spiagea network now in its eighth edition, which every year confirms the centrality of this great opportunity for the growth and sharing of themes, strategies and new ideas, and which invites to participate in the summit over 50 sea communities from the whole peninsula with appearances tourist lessons of the million.
All Marine locations of the G20 Network Italian Beaches
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Here are the 20 marine communities of Italy that became part of the G20S network: Alghero, Arzachena, Bibbona, Caorle, Castiglione della Pescaia, Cattolica, Cavallino Treporti, Chioggia, Comacchio, Grado, Jesolo, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Riccione, Rosolina, San Michele al Tagliamento, San Vincenzo, Sorrento, Taormina, Viareggio, Vieste. “It is a recognition from the bottom of the centrality of the G20Spiage in Italy – he comments Roberta Nesto, mayor of Cavallino Treporti and the National Coordinator of the Network – and the need to implement true and effective moments of growth and comparison between public administrations “.
Alghero 14-16 May 2025
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For the second time, Sardinia will host the most important meeting of the Italian seaside system: the appointment is ad Alghero From 14 to 16 May 2025 For a very concrete comparison that has been revealing rather profitable over the years, among the 20 “accordion city” that represent the major destinations of the peninsula, which count the largest national tourist GDP, from 1 to 7 million tourist presences: incredible numbers in proportion to the number of inhabitants. In Sardinia they are Alghero and Arzachena to the municipalities characterized by this peculiarity: “The challenges placed in citizens of small size that see a number of people from medium-large cities are very complex” says Ornella Piras, Councilor for Tourism of the Municipality of Alghero on the occasion of the Bit of Milan. “I would like to take the opportunity to invite the other municipalities of Sardinia to the summit that follow this trend but which do not fall within the G20Spiage because they do not reach million presences” adds the councilor, demonstrating the sensitivity of the same autonomous region.
Experiential tourism all year round
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A priority focus of the G20S will be the active tourismin a territory that lends itself particularly to the Experience outdoors between the uncontaminated beauties of our country and the resources that nature offers us. A representative case is Sardinia: “It is the wind island and therefore ideal for surfing, windsurfing, sailing. And then the whole world bike and hiking “tells us the commissioner Piras. “We are trying to organize our offer for experiential tourism and we are dealing with the other municipalities on this aspect, also for also enhance other periods of the year In which to visit this region, not only in the high season: we know that in July and August it is very hot and we are happy to have a lot of tourist turnout, but we invite you to visit our territories also in other months, more suitable for experiential tourism ” .
Food and wine
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In tune with the numerous outdoor activities to live, what’s better than to taste the delicacies of the Italian cuisine To better complete the tourist experience? “We would like to make our food and wine more and more, we have an incredibly rich wine and olive sector thanks to the very important companies in the area” confirms the commissioner Piras. “In the case of Sardinia, sometimes good food goes into the background, precisely because travelers are attracted to the sea. But our flavors are unmissable and above all tasted all year round “.
Towards the special status of marine communities
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At the Italian G20, they are scheduled Seminars and workshops To deepen national and European experiences: infrastructure, local taxation, services, urban planning, health and governance systems. In addition, a goal Next and closer is the achievement of the law on marine communitiesfor some years the main objective of the network: it will be new regulations by virtue of a better relationship between resident citizens and holidaymakers of the seaside resorts, for tourist competitiveness that lives on environmental and social sustainability as well as increasingly advanced services. In Alghero, therefore, it will be a decisive moment for the Italian marine communities: “We are pleased to host the G20Spiage and we can’t wait to welcome the delegations of the network in our city and all those who, in various capacities, will attend the event – he declares – Raimondo Cacciotto, mayor of Alghero – It will be an important opportunity to team up and find yourself between mayors, share experiences and good practices and confront each other on the resolution proposals, starting from the recognition of the status of marine municipalities, with all the peculiarities of the case. The State must help us and provide us with all the tools necessary to face effectively and sustainable to the management of our communities in periods of higher tourist pressure. Only in this way will we be able to give concrete answers to our fellow citizens and guarantee the livability of our cities throughout the course of the year “he concludes.
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