After Fthiotida, it was Fokida’s turn to “embrace” their project seaplanes, with the creation of a local cluster of water farms, with six new points! These are the ports of destination Trizonia, Galaxidi, Molou Agioi Panton, Eratini and Ag. Nikolaou who, with Itea as a guide, put seaplanes on the tourist map of the prefecture.
THE Hellenic seaplanes in direct cooperation with the Port Fund of Fokida and the President Ms. Sofia Anagnostaku as well as the Region of Central Greece and Mr. Fanis Spanos, strategic expansion of his infrastructure network files have already been filed for the licensing of stations in Itea, Agios Pantes and Eratini. In the next few days, the process for the approval of water fields in Trizonia, Galaxidi and Ag. Nicholas.
Seaplanes: They’re Back and Cooler Than Ever
Remember that the Fokida plan also includes the creation of a waterway, where Hellenic Seaplanes did the project to build a waterway in Itea. With its implementation, Central Greece will be one of the main regions that bring waterways as a means of transportation, with many water fields in the portfolio as well as waterways in the main area, which effectively supports the operation of seaplanes.
Wings of growth
For the six destinations that will soon get infrastructure in Fokida, the “protagonists” of the projects are placed, emphasizing that the hydroplanes and their new stations open prospects for the development of tourism in entire prefecture and can attract various modernization investments.
Ioannis Bougas, Deputy Minister of Justice and Member of Parliament of Fokida: “I am very happy to learn of the interest of the Hellenic Seaplanes company in creating a seaplane network in our prefecture, seeing the important role it will play in -upgrading the wider region. The operation and use of the new water fields and the modern waterway of Itea will highlight the special characteristics of a developing city, in the center of Greece and close to archaeological site of Delphi, making it a point of reference for the development of quality marine tourism”.
Statements
Fanis Spanos, District Governor St. of Greece: “Our goal is for Central Greece to be a pioneer in the adoption of seaplanes as a means of transportation. We firmly believe that seaplanes will bring many benefits to our region. It is important that they improve connectivity , will boost tourism, create new jobs and breathe new life into the local economy.”
Sofia Anagnostaku, President of LT Fokida: “The development character of our prefecture is growing and it can be seen in practice with the decision to invest in the possibilities of seaplanes, with seven new water fields, outside the Iteas watercourse. Fokida has acquired a new dynamic, turning it into an attractive tourist center with direct and easy connections to other destinations in Central Greece and beyond… »
Nikolas Charalambous, CEO Hellenic Seaplanes: “We thank the Port Fund of Fokida and the Region of Central Greece for their trust in creating a new infrastructure network in Fokida that will facilitate the arrival of seaplanes at the ports of it. Fokida is a unique destination with rich history, beautiful scenery and welcoming tradition and we believe that the seaplanes will successfully raise the profile of tourism.”