Limassol tourism board highlights innovation in cultural heritage management

The Limassol regional tourism board (Etap) presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates during its participation in the HERIT ADAPT Interreg EURO-Med project events held in Granada, Spain, bringing together partners and stakeholders from eight European countries.

Etap Limassol took part in both an information day and the 7th technical meeting of the project, showcasing Cyprus’ contribution to climate adaptation in cultural heritage.

According to an announcement from the board released on Thursday, the information day on April 21 2026 aimed to inform the public and local stakeholders about the objectives, actions and results achieved so far within the project.

Participants were given the opportunity to explore innovative approaches for adapting cultural heritage to modern environmental challenges, while also engaging in constructive dialogue on their future utilisation.

The following day, on April 22, 2026, the 7th technical meeting and 7th steering committee of the project were held, during which partners presented progress on individual actions and assessed results to date.

During the discussions, particular emphasis was placed on the development and implementation of innovative tools for the sustainable management of cultural heritage, as well as on strengthening monument resilience to climate change.

Within this framework, Etap Limassol presented the pilot area of Apollo Hylates, highlighting its importance as a practical example of how the project’s actions can be applied.

The presentation included, among other elements, the creation of a three-dimensional model of the area, which supports a deeper understanding of the site’s characteristics.

This model is designed to facilitate targeted interventions for the protection and sustainable utilisation of the site, reinforcing the role of digital tools in heritage preservation.

The organisation underlined that the HERIT ADAPT project focuses on developing integrated strategies and tools to help cultural heritage adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The initiative also aims to enhance the resilience of monuments of high importance, promote sustainable management practices and support local and regional authorities in decision-making.

It does so through the use of innovative, digital and participatory approaches, strengthening cooperation across European regions facing similar environmental challenges.

The participation of Limassol’s tourism board highlights Cyprus’ growing role in linking cultural heritage with climate resilience and digital innovation, positioning the island within broader European sustainability efforts.