Vigo, Spain | 3–4 December 2025
The FISATUR consortium gathered in Vigo, Spain, on 3 and 4 December 2025 for the IV and final Transnational Meeting, hosted by FUNDAMAR. This concluding gathering marked a significant milestone in the project’s closing phase, bringing together partners from Spain, France, and Portugal to review results, finalise joint work, and discuss the future of cooperation in sustainable blue and coastal tourism.
Held over two days, the meeting combined technical coordination, evaluation of deliverables, and forward-looking dialogue aimed at consolidating achievements and setting the groundwork for future collaboration.
Day 1 – Reviewing Progress and Consolidating Results
The first day began with registration and a welcoming session, followed by a comprehensive review of the project’s progress across all Work Packages, led by FUNDAMAR. Partners analysed the status of activities and indicators, ensuring alignment ahead of the project’s final reporting.
Discussions focused on the Communication Impact Assessment, jointly led by FUNDAMAR and IPVC, and on the Guidelines for the Final Justification, an essential document for the administrative closure of the project.
The day concluded with an open discussion session, allowing partners to clarify pending points and exchange suggestions on the final phase of implementation.
Day 2 – Looking to the Future
The second day of the meeting was dedicated to the future of the partnership. The discussions reflected a shared commitment to ensuring the continuity and legacy of FISATUR beyond its official conclusion.
Consolidating Achievements and Preparing for the Future
As FISATUR approaches its final stage, the Vigo meeting represented a key moment to reflect on and consolidate the project’s main achievements, including:
- Strengthening sustainable fishing and aquaculture-related tourism;
- Enhancing coastal cultural heritage through responsible blue tourism;
- Reinforcing transnational cooperation across Atlantic regions;
- Supporting local communities through innovation, capacity-building, and shared knowledge.
The project now enters its final months with a clear roadmap for closing activities and ensuring that FISATUR’s impact continues across the Atlantic area through future initiatives and partnerships.