L’excursionnisme à Psérimos : Comment et pourquoi une toute petite île du sud-est de l'Egée est devenue un arrière pays touristique pour les îles de Kalymnos et de Kos (Dodécanèse, Grèce)

Abstract

In the Aegean Sea, in the Greek archipelago of the Dodecanese, the small island of Psérimos welcomes every day between May and October, hundreds of trippers who have come there in order to enjoy the beach and the supposed authenticity of the place. These visitors, mostly foreigners, are staying in the neighboring islands of Kalymnos or Kos for which Psérimos has become a kind of tourist hinterland. This phenomenon resulting in substantial profits, helps to keep on the spot a local population which is getting more and more involved in and sensitive to the need to preserve a high quality environment. However, the persons involved are taking part into a harsh competition which might be detrimental to the development of that very activity. Such a situation implies outside interference and decisions clearly stating the rules of the game.

Keywords

• tourism
• island
• touring
• hinterland