The Rene Moawad Foundation is always seeking ways to promote tourism by working with all the stakeholders to bring together communities and …

Puglia Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the representatives of the parks and protected ma…

Maxim Chaya, the renowned Lebanese adventurer and athlete, delivered a keynote speech at the MEDUSA final conference held at the Sursock Mus…

The MEDUSA project has had a significant impact on the adventure tourism industry in Jordan and Tunisia. Two of the project's partners, Rawan Atallah (Jordan Inbound Tour…

The MEDUSA project has successfully concluded its activities on March 14th 2023, with a closing ceremony and a press conference held at the Sursock Museum, Beirut Lebanon.

In the MEDUSA project evaluation report you will discover the analysis of tourism's life cycle is complex due to various internal and external factors affecting its course.

Regione Puglia, MEDUSA project’s partner in Italy, successfully hosted the MEDUSA Familiarization trip (FAM trip) from March 1st to 3rd, 2023 which aimed to promote the region's diverse adventure tourism o…

The Royal Society for Conservation of Nature (RSCN), MEDUSA project's partner in Jordan, is launching a call for tenders for the organization of Familiarization Trips to …

In this interview Beth Cobo a sustainable tourism consultant from Catalonia will share her insights on sustainable and Adventure Tourism in the Mediterranean, as well as her experiences as collaborator of the M…

The Rene Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA project's partner in Lebanon is launching a call for tenders for the organization of Familiarization Trips to Lebanon (FAM Trips) The …

The René Moawad Foundation and 33 North, winner of the MEDUSA sub-grant, in cooperation with the municipality of Ras Baalbek, the municipali…

The René Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA project’s partner in Lebanon, awarded Cezars Projects, a sub-grant. The owner of Cezars Projects, Cezar M…

Mediterranean Adventures showcased at the Mediterranean Innovation Hub, the meeting point for start-ups and investors of the region.

MEDUSA partners and operators from Spain, Jordan, Lebanon and Tunisia met at a study visit aiming in Puglia to share the Apulian experience in adventure tourism development as…

Our goal is to promote the website among investors and boost the partner programme for SMEs, tour operators and DMOs in Spain (Catalunya), J…

The new platform promotes adventure activities and experiences in Catalonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Puglia and Tunisia.

The René Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA project’s partner in Lebanon, awarded 33 North, the MEDUSA sub-grant. 33 North is an adventure tourism co…

33 North, one of the winners of the MEDUSA sub-grant in Lebanon, is launching a call for tender for the purchase of guesthouse equipment in El Qaa and Ras Baalbeck. The deadl…

“Better policies to increase sustainability in Mediterranean tourism” will take place on 27 September 2022 in Palermo, Italy, and online.

World Wide Fund for Nature – Tunisia, MEDUSA project’s partner in Tunisia, awarded Association Des Sports De Montagne et D'écologie (AS…

Tour operators from 5 MEDUSA destinations (Catalunya, Puglia, Tunisia, Lebanon, Jordan) are invited to submit their application to participate in the Adventure Travel World Su…

Check out the latest MEDUSA newsletter for updates on the MEDUSA Sub-grants competition, the winners and the LIVE, PLAY, LEARN conference!

The René Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA project’s partner in Lebanon, awarded Xploriders, the MEDUSA sub-grant.

The MEDUSA project invites you to attend the "Mediterranean Adventures in Practice" webinar on Thursday July 28, 2022 from 10 to 12:30 CET.

The Barcelona Chamber of Commerce has launched a call for tenders to subcontract an adventure tourism expert to develop e-Hiking Guides.

The Rene Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA's partner in Lebanon is launching a call for tenders for the provision of training of trainers on su…

The Rene Moawad Foundation, MEDUSA's partner in Lebanon is launching a call for tenders for the provision of training of trainers on su…

The MEDUSA Project is announcing a call for Participants for a Study Tour to Puglia Region aiming at developing cross-border routes & itineraries, in the form of new and/or improved Adventure Tourism produc…

In an unforgettable trip like no other, MEDUSA partners experienced the adventure tourism activities in Lebanon.

ASCAME, MEDUSA's partner in Spain is launching a call for tenders to support Mediterranean Adventures Brand Exposure. Deadline: 1/7/2022

The Regione Puglia, MEDUSA project’s partner in Italy, awarded Thalassia Società Cooperativa the MEDUSA Sub-Grant.

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, MEDUSA project’s partner in Jordan, awarded Baraka Destinations the MEDUSA Sub-Grant.

In this article MEDUSA project interviewed sub-grants winner in Catalonia, Pedratour. Marinella Mosquera, Ada Behncké, Anna Garcia also share with us more about their project.

As part of the MEDUSA project’s activities to enhance adventure tourism products and experiences in the Mediterranean, 25 applicants from the 5 countries: Spain, Lebanon, Ital…

Get to know "Summit to Sea”, one of the winners of the MEDUSA sub-grant competition awarded by the René Moawad Foundation to develop of adventure tourism in Lebanon through mountain bike itineraries.

The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, MEDUSA project’s partner in Jordan, awarded Edom Adventures the MEDUSA Sub-Grant.

The World Wide Fund for Nature Tunisia, MEDUSA project’s partner in Tunisia, awarded DREAM Dealer event the MEDUSA Sub-Grant.

Discover Horsh Ehden, the winner of the MEDUSA Sub-Grant in Lebanon.

Meet Eli Bonfill and Aurora Requena, owners of Plàncton, Divulgació i Serveis Marins, a marine consulting agency and winners of MEDUSA Sub-G…

In the scope of the MEDUSA Sub-Grant competition in Jordan, here are two interesting Adventure Tourism applicants you may have not heard of before. Get to know them more.

Filippo Tito and Marinella Tandoi of 4 Cycling 'n Trek company, tourist operators in one of the pilot areas of Puglia Region, answered some of our questions regarding the…

A workshop on tourism business planning, international sales & marketing, and market access was held in Puglia.

The René Moawad Foundation (RMF), MEDUSA's partner in Lebanon, is launching a tender for a Grants Implementation Expert under Development and Promotion of Mediterranean Sustainable Adventure Tourism Projec…

Eddy Bitar, tourism expert and LIVE LOVE founder talked about the impact of the MEDUSA Sub-Grants competition in Lebanon initiated and led by the René Moawad Foundation.

The Jordan Inbound Tour Operators Association, MEDUSA project’s partner in Jordan, is launching a call for tender to hire a photographer/videographer in Jordan. The deadline …

MEDUSA project is launching a call for tenders for submitting a "Development of Mediterranean Adventure Web Portal". Deadline is January 19, 2022.

Zammour Trekking is an event promoting sport, culture and solidarity tourism in Berber village in Tunisia that has been held annually for the past three years.

Iraq Al-Amir village is located around half an hour from Jordan’s capital, Amman. Iraq Al-Amir is known as being one of the natural habitats of the black iris, Jordan’s national flower.

Nestled among fruit trees and olive groves in a rugged valley, Brih is one the Shouf region’s many breathtaking villages.

The four sustainable tourism projects of the ENI CBC MED Programme – CROSSDEV, MED GAIMS, MED PEARLS and MEDUSA – have joint to organize an …

MEDUSA project is launching “the Mediterranean sub-grant Adventure Tourism Competition” on November 11, 2021 in 5 countries: Spain, Lebanon, Italy, Jordan and Tunisia.

If you are into adventures, Ben Arous, is the place to go! It is in the southern suburb of the capital Tunis and the biggest industrial zone in Tunisia. This region holds a strong economic significance.

The trend in American tourist consumption is characterized by domestic tourism’s remarkable significance.

The Camí de Ronda is a trail that connects the entire Costa Brava, from Blanes to Portbou. Rumour has it that it owes its name to the black market.

As part of the MEDUSA project marketing activities, the MEDUSA partners launched a call for tender to develop marketing tools to support the plan implementation through the re…

The United Kingdom is the largest adventure tourism market in Europe, with 19% of the world’s adventure travel tourists, making it a perfect market for the MEDUSA Project.

WWF Oasis of Torre Guaceto is a 12 Km2 diamond on the Adriatic coast of Puglia, just a few Kms north of Brindisi. This is a must stop 2-3 day see on your Apulian adventure trip.

Germany has 31 commercial airports, the most important of which is Frankfurt Airport, which receives the fourth highest number of passengers in the world (69 million passengers a year).

Norway stands out among the 3 Scandinavian countries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden) for having the oldest population and one of the highest PIB per capita in the world, which allows Norwegians to frequently travel.

The wide variety of products and local experiences in Jordan, the untouched hiking and biking trails and the Jordanian people’s kindness makes the experiences extra special. 

France remains, after more than 25 years, the world’s first tourist destination with 89.4 million foreign visitors in 2018, with an increase of 3% over one year.

Located in Bchaaleh in Batroun district- North Lebanon, Bchaaleh Trails project integrates nature, agriculture and the rural scenery of traditional Lebanese villages.

Delta de l'Ebre Natural Park is one of the most unique spaces in Catalonia. Alongside its wide variety of environments, marked by the river, the beaches or the lagoons.

The Medusa Conceptualization of Sustainable Tourism segment wraps up the Global Market Research & Analysis Report on Adventure Tourism in the Mediterranean’s findings and offers a set of guidelines and exam…

Meet Giulia Lippolis and Antonella Ivone: "Puglia is a treasure chest of biodiversity that offers a very diverse landscape".

Tunisia has a high potential for development of adventure tourism. Several destinations in Tunisia have already become the paradise of adventure tourism.

The Parc dels Talls in Catalonia offers a unique landscape created by the hand of human being, a testimony of a coexistence that started in the Roman Age.

Between Amman and Petra, the vivacious peregrination must be met with a stop at Tafilah Village, especially for adventurous travelers interested in ancient castles.

A series of tourism product co-creation workshops will take place to support stakeholders in developing, designing, co-creating, delivering, and promoting Adventure Tourism products and meaningful experiences.

WWF Mediterranean North Africa (Tunisia) is recruiting a project officer for MEDUSA Project.

A cross-border seminar on Mediterranean tourism products for the Adventure tourism segment brought more than 200 professionals in the tourism sector.

Despite Kfar Nabrakh’s extreme serenity, it is surrounded by adventure, with wild animals and agrestic plants just minutes away.

Get to know MEDUSA sister project Due Mari funded by the Interreg IPA CBC Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme 2014/2020 that aims to develop a joint enhancement of cultural and natural heritage by promoting sustainable tourism development.

Adventure tourism in Dahar destination is considered the most important pillar within the overall framework of alternative tourism.

Sustainable practices in Tourism have proved notable functionality all over the globe.

It is clear that the trend in tourism is more and more leaning towards sustainability.

Different women have participated this year to celebrate the International Women’s Day, each with her own achievements to promote and encourage one of the main objectives of MEDUSA project: Adventurous tourism.

Barbara Fritz, a sustainable tourism expert, provides insight into the opportunities that adventure tourism can bring to the Mediterranean region and its communities.

Puglia has been among the fastest growing tourism destinations in Europe over the past ten years. The diversity of its natural habits, its cultural heritage and the adventures…

MEDUSA project is seeking an event management company for an online Cross-Border Seminar on Mediterranean tourism products for the Adventure Tourism segment planned on March 16, 2021.

MEDUSA project partner WWF is looking for a Monitoring and Evaluation expert to prepare brief guidelines to evaluate the state of adventure tourism in the project destinations.

Today, we have got you one more uniquely shaped adventure to add to your list. Jabal Moussa in Lebanon is a destination that might not sound familiar or popular, Yet!

MEDUSA project is about to launch a market research study that shows the main trends and characteristics of some of the most important international adventure tourism markets.

Interview with Anna Parcerisa Santandreu, tourist expert, CEO, and founder of Biterna Tourism&Culture, about the development of adventure tourism in Catalonia.

Fascination of past traditions, rural life and a peaceful sensation is what people feel passing through the small houses of Peguera and the ruins of the Saint Miguel Monastir.

MEDUSA project partner JITOA is looking for a consultant to develop a marketing strategy and business plan.

WWF North Africa is organizing three online training sessions dedicated to adventure tourism stakeholders working in the area Ben Arous, Gabes and Mednine.

Our project partner WWF is looking for a consultant to support key stakeholders working on sustainable adventure tourism in the establishment of strategic alliances and stewardship.

With 10 million years of age, Qadicha Grotto, tucked in the mountain overlooking the Qadicha Valley, is the oldest visitable cave in Lebanon.

MEDUSA project will carry out 4 online free training sessions about sustainable tourism between November and December addressed to Catalan stakeholders.

The second edition of the Viandanti Festival was held in Puglia, in the cities of Altamura and Santeramo, from 11 to 13 September 2020.

This long distance hiking trail traverses the diverse landscapes of the country, like the wooded hills in the north, the rose rock of Petra and the beaches of the Red Sea.

Mushroom hunting, mushrooming, mushroom picking, shrooming… everybody uses a different term but everybody agrees about this: autumn in Catalonia would not be the same without mushrooms.

Up until very recently, Congost de Mont-rebei, an astonishing gorge located in between the two provinces of Lleida and Huesca, could be considered one of the least known but most impressive natural jewels of Ca…

The capturing city of Puglia, south Italy is home to the most surreal adventure and eco-tourism spots. Its calming nature is therapeutic to those who visit.

Djebel Ressas is a high and rugged outcropping of Jurassic limestone situated on the horizon southeast of Tunis.

MEDUSA partner WWF North Africa has launched the capacity building program by organizing the first training of trainers online session on “sustainable tourism destination mana…

Located in the Caza of Jbeil, you will find the cozy village of Fatri. It may be small and it may be unknown territory for most, but its charm and beauty are astonishing.

Aqaba is the only coastal city in Jordan, located on southernmost at the Red Sea. Despite the small coast line, Aqaba has over 25 diving sites to choose from.

Archaeotrekking is a recently born tourist formula that combines the discovery of the archaeological beauties with hiking.

The meeting was organized by the National Office of Mines (ONM) of Tunisia.

The WWF World Wildlife Fund North Africa, partner of the MEDUSA project, is looking for an external auditor to carry out a mission to audit the expenditure made within the framework of the MEDUSA project.

During the excursions, it’s possible to admire amazing seabeds, and they usually include basic briefings on kayaks and snorkeling.

The reserve holds a year-round open ecolodge that is very close to Burqu castle and Burqu Dam with a capacity of 30 people.

Sea or mountains? A question most people ask themselves before planning their next vacation: you will find both in the region of Alt Empordà, Catalonia!

The Azraq wetland is the only oasis in the Arabian Desert with a self-replenishing system that has allowed it to sustain itself throughout the years.

MEDUSA project is looking for a tourism trainer to deliver a training on sustainable destination management in Tunisia.

Man'ousheh, which is the Lebanese equivalent of Pizza, carries its own unique culinary bubble that food enthusiasts are sure to appreciate.

Located in the Italian region of Apulia, the 'Terra delle Gravine' Nature Park is a paradise for hikers characterized by the extre…

This article forms part of a series of publications under MEDUSA project, where we present projects related to ours around the Mediterranean (“sister projects”).

This article forms part of a series of publications under MEDUSA project, where we present projects related to ours around the Mediterranean (“sister projects”).

MEDUSA project is looking for a tourism trainer to deliver a training on sustainable destination management in Catalonia.

The deadline for the submission of bids is 20 of May 2020.

MEDUSA project is looking for a consultant/trainer to carry out an online Training of Trainers on sustainable destination management.

Nestled between the summit of the Mount of the Church and the bottom of the Jamani River, the Lebanese village of Kfarselouan is rich with its beautiful nature and old history.

This article forms part of a series of publications under MEDUSA project, where we present projects related to ours around the Mediterranean (“sister projects”).

MEDUSA project is looking for a consultant to carry out a Study for the Identification and Analysis of Sustainable Innovative Practices in Adventure Tourism.

Greenways, or “vies verdes”, how they are called locally, are former railway infrastructures, nowadays in disuse, that were converted into cycling or hiking routes.

A night under the stars and moon in drought and cold winter of the south of Tunisia is about discovering practices, means of life and human and nature relationship.

If you have ever been to Catalonia in springtime, you might have seen a long leek/spring onion sort of produce being sold on fruit markets and announces on restaurant menus.

MEDUSA always aim to join forces, find synergies and make a change all together!

The Cammino Materano is a walking route that crosses Puglia and Basilicata.

haracterized by its water springs, waterfalls, ponds and wildlife of birds and plants, Hidan Valley is a unique ecological place and part of the Mujib Biosphere Reserve.

The north of Tunisia is mountainous, with a Mediterranean climate. The south is semi-arid, becoming arid desert closer to the Sahara desert in the south.

Located 12 miles away from the shores of Puglia, the Tremiti islands are a paradise for divers.

TheRout_Net is a strategic project funded by the Interreg V-A Greece-Italy Programme 2014/2020 that aims to enhance the development of slow tourism.

Discover the Yarmouk Forest Reserve in Jordan, one of the pilot areas of the MEDUSA project.

There are treasures in every corner in Lebanon and Alamat is one of them.

The diversity in landscape, nature in Lebanon is phenomenal. But the contagious positive energy and sociability traits that the Lebanese people possess make it a 'one-stop-shop' destination.

When it comes to seeking adventure in the Mediterranean, enthusiasts always recommend paying a visit to Lebanon for its charm and unique appeal.

The Regional Natural Park of Coastal Dunes in Puglia is heaven for bike lovers.

MEDUSA project is looking for a Consultant/Trainer to deliver a “Training of Trainers (ToT)” programme on sustainable tourism destination management.

This article forms part of a series of publications under MEDUSA to promote less-known natural and cultural touristic assets in the project partner territories.

Gamification for Memorable tourist experiences is a project implemented in Lebanon, Spain, Italy and Jordan for a total budget of 2.3 million.

“CoHeN – Coastal Heritage Network” is a European strategic project funded by Interreg V-A Greece-Italy Programme 2014/2020 that aims to promote cultural slow tourism.

The event will take place on 1-2 June 2020 in Amman (Jordan).

Catalonia is probably best known for its capital city Barcelona, but the region located in the north-eastern corner of Spain has much more t…

Read a short review about Puglia, the easternmost region in Italy and partner territory under MEDUSA project.

Winter is the new spring! This is even more true in Catalonia, where the weather conditions allow for hikes in the hilly and mountain areas of the region all year round.

Physical activity, a connection to nature and an immersive cultural experience are the main ingredients of adventure tourism.

The MEDUSA project is seeking local tourism experts to provide an analysis of the Adventure Tourism market and determine what opportunities exist for future development of the sector.

The Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, lead beneficiary of MEDUSA project, attended the launching event of the Med Pearls project.

MEDUSA aims to develop and promote adventure tourism in the Mediterranean region as a sustainable niche in the global tourist market.