Sustainable Tourism
How might we create a more sustainable approach to tourism?
Why Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast?
Croatia's islands are stunning. But as the country shares its natural wonders with the world, it faces a challenge: how to take advantage of the tourism boom without losing its identity.
With a long coastline and more than a thousand islands, Croatia has long played a vital role in the history of Mediterranean trade. Today, the country has traded its mercantile past for a growing reputation as Europe’s favorite summer vacation spot. As Croatia becomes one of the world’s most-coveted travel destinations, how can the country keep its identity? From balancing the environmental and social impacts of tourism, how might the country create a new model of growth?
INSIGHTS + PROJECTS
On every Atlas Workshops program, the group works on an inquiry with real-world implications. Through intentional exploration, engagement with locals and experts, and team activities, students generate new insights and ideas about the topics, places, and global issues they’re investigating.
For some groups, the program incorporates a more extensive project—an opportunity to apply our learning and stretch our creative thinking by making something tangible or public.
We work to share the ideas and inspiration we find in the world, with the world, through collaborative initiatives and student expression. We can also work with you to develop a custom project or publish students’ insights via exhibition, photography, digital or print media, or other format.
Suggested Itinerary
Students will investigate the project question by getting to know Croatia as a place, along with the people who live there, tinkering with ideas together to apply what they are learning, and sharing reflections, insights, and aha moments with others.
Overtourism on the Adriatic: 1-4 Nights
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is the pearl of the Adriatic: a spectacular walled city with narrow stone streets set on the sea. Our trip will start in Dubrovnik to understand the changes taking place in the country. This city is the can’t-miss destination for Croatia which has turned it into one of the most overtouristed cities in Europe. Exploring Dobrovnik is an incredible start to this program and exploration.
Changing Island Life: 1-7 Nights
Korcula and the Islands, Croatia
The island of Korcula is one of Croatia’s most diverse with many small towns and farms, and a local energy. The old town is believed to be Marco Polo’s home and is a stunning walled village on the water’s edge. On the island we can explore the local small businesses, while we also enjoy the incredible beauty and diversity of the island (and neighboring islands) too. We will end our time in Korcula with an incredible Croatian Peka dinner -- meat cooked under a bell -- prepared by one of Croatia's top chefs.
Planning for Sustainable Tourism: 1-5 nights
Split, Croatia
Split is the second largest city in Croatia and the economic center of Dalmatia, the southern coastal region of the country. The city is home to the famous Diocletian palace, an active part of the city and a living Roman city. In Split we will immerse ourselves in ancient Roman history, and explore another incredible old city, while we have a chance to work on our final project with local expertise and feedback.
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Custom Programs & Modifications
We have designed this itinerary to maximize the value and breadth of our project and program. We can modify any program, or we can plan an entirely custom program. This itinerary could be adapted to focus on more specific learning outcomes, visit different regions, hit a different price point, combine with another program, or cover a longer or shorter schedule based on the group’s needs.
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