Abstract

CALDERON VAZQUEZ, Francisco José; RUIZ ROMERO DE LA CRUZ, Elena María; CRUZ RUIZ, Elena  and  ZAMARRENO ARAMENDIA, Gorka. Chafarinas islands, insular border and new tourism promotion challenges. Estud. front [online]. 2023, vol.24, e0121.  Epub Aug 19, 2024. ISSN 2395-9134.  https://doi.org/10.21670/ref.2310121.

The Chafarinas Islands is one of the Spanish enclaves located in the north of Africa, constituting the only border of the European Union in the area. It is an area that enjoys a natural environment of great ecological value. The research makes a historical tour, analyzing the elements that make up its problems until the second decade of the 21st century. It covers geographical, environmental and historical aspects that explain its history and the current status quo. Its location in the Mauritania-Tingitania area, together with its status as an island border, reveals a space not exempt from difficulties in political and economic relations, which should be analyzed, with the aim of finding ways to improve the relationship and cooperation between Spain (the EU) and Morocco, reducing the existing border conflicts. Its future options include cooperation with neighboring countries and the exploitation of its tourist resources within the framework of sustainability.

Keywords : Chafarinas Islands; borders; economic history; sustainable tourism; economy.

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