Nautical Tourism in Europe
A Guide
Description
combination of tourism and maritime activity
water-based activities and land-based facilities supported by services necessary for this segment of tourism
includes: harbour and marina activities, boat charter, boating activities, boat builders and service trades, hotels, shops and restaurants
European Facts
most visited region in the world - market share of 51% in 2020
more than 70,000 km of coastline
over 37,000 km of navigable inland waterways
23 of the 27 member states have a coastal border
10,000 marinas in coastal and inland areas
over 1 million berths
Mediterranean Sea attracts 70% of the world charter activity
Participation
48 million European citizens regularly participate in marine activities
36 million are regular participants in boating activities
over 6 million boats in European waters
Economic Impact
important income for coastal economies
sector employs up to 234,000 people
generates €28 billion in revenue each year
fastest growing area of the world’s tourism industry
Opportunities
strong growth in recent years, a trend that is expected to continue
many of Europe’s marinas need refurbishment and modernisation
regenerating a waterfront refreshes the local economy, creates greater commercial and retail revenue and substantially increases the value of neighbouring areas
unexploited potential for sustainable growth and job creation