Short description

Short description

HistoryGeographyKey figuresSectoral Projections In 1469, Ferdinand II of Aragon (king of Aragon) and Isabella I of Castile (queen of Castile) were married. After their deaths, their respective territories (until then governed separately) were governed jointly, in the...
Blue economy sectors

Blue economy sectors

TourismAquacultureMaritime transportEnergy Tourism is the island’s most important source of income, contributing to approximately 35% of the GDP, and closing 2019 with 16.45 million tourists. Even though arrivals have decreased 0.6%, tourist spending increased 1.4%...
Local Working group

Local Working group

Soclimpact partnersStakeholders The following partners are involved in the study of the Balearic Islands: UNIVERSITAT DE LES ILLES BALEARS – (UIB CLIMATE) UNIVERSITAT DE LES ILLES BALEARS – (CAIB – CLIMATE CHANGE) UNIVERSIDAD DE CASTILLA LA MANCHA (UCLM) The following...
Climate and risks

Climate and risks

Archive in PDF Short description The origin of the name Corsica is subject to much debate and remains a mystery. To the Ancient Greeks it was known as Kalliste, Corsis, Cyrnos, Cernealis, or Cirné. The last three variations derive from the most ancient Greek name of...