RT journal article
T1 The Coastal Scenery of São Miguel Island, Azores Archipelago: Implications for Coastal Management
A1 Tendero-Peiró, C.
A1 Asensio Montesinos, Francisco
A1 Anfuso Melfi, Giorgio
A1 Corbí, H
A2 Ciencias de la Tierra
K1 coastal geomorphology
K1 beach
K1 Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES)
K1 remote islands
K1 Atlantic Ocean
AB In this study, coastal scenic beauty was assessed at 29 sites at São Miguel, which is one of theAzores Islands, i.e., a group of remote volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The assessmentwas based on in situ observations and the use of the Coastal Scenic Evaluation System (CSES), whichconsists of a checklist with 26 physical- and anthropic-weighted parameters and the Fuzzy LogicApproach (FLA) mathematical tool. The study sites were classified into five classes according totheir typology and their scenic value, ranging from Class I (natural sites of great scenic beauty) toClass V (unattractive, urbanized sites). Concerning beach typology, 13% were remote, 28% rural,28% village, and 31% urban. Concerning scenic beauty, 10% of the sites belonged to Class I, 14% toClass II, 17% to Class III, 31% to Class IV, and 28% to Class V. The physical parameters were linked tothe characteristics of the geological volcanic landscapes, and the anthropic parameters essentiallyreflected the presence of tourism and public services. The results of the assessment provide a scientificbasis for developing a management strategy for the preservation and conservation of the coastalareas and their sustainable development.
PB MDPI
SN 2077-1312
YR 2024
FD 2024-04-25
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33583
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/33583
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 11-nov-2026