{"id":49599,"date":"2025-04-06T14:54:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T12:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/?p=49599"},"modified":"2025-04-30T10:19:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T08:19:58","slug":"espai-medes-inauguration-a-new-hub-to-discover-and-cherish-the-marine-life-of-the-natural-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/espai-medes-inauguration-a-new-hub-to-discover-and-cherish-the-marine-life-of-the-natural-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Espai Medes inauguration: a new hub to discover and cherish the Natural Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On Saturday, April 5, the port of l\u2019Estartit was the setting for a very special event for our region and, especially, for all those who love the sea and natural heritage: the inauguration of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torroella-estartit.cat\/ca\/noticies\/5142-inaugurat-lespai-medes-el-centre-dinterpretac.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Espai Medes<\/a>. The new interpretation center dedicated to the marine life of the Montgr\u00ed, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park is now a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5736-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located within the docks of the Club N\u00e0utic Estartit, at the central quay, this new facility aims to raise awareness, educate, and inspire emotions about the rich marine life found so close to us, especially around the Medes Islands, one of the Mediterranean\u2019s most precious ecological treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A project with a scientific, educational and sustainable focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Espai Medes offers an immersive and interactive experience designed for all audiences. Through high-quality audiovisuals, touch screens, 3D recreations, and interpretive models, visitors can explore what life is like under the sea, understand the ecological balance of the Natural Park, and learn about the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5773-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This space was created to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine habitats, highlight the biodiversity hosted by the Medes Islands, and reinforce the commitment to sustainability throughout the port and nautical environment of l\u2019Estartit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5774-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local drive with a global vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The project was promoted by Ports de la Generalitat, with the collaboration of the Town Hall of Torroella de Montgr\u00ed &#8211; l\u2019Estartit, the Natural Park, and the Diputaci\u00f3 de Girona. During the opening ceremony, the Minister of Territory, Juli Fern\u00e0ndez, highlighted Espai Medes as a prime example of synergy between the region, scientific knowledge, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Espai Medes is designed to enhance the town\u2019s educational and tourism offering, through school workshops, guided tours, and complementary activities that will foster a more respectful relationship with the marine environment and strengthen our commitment to the Blue Economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"49577\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_5765-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new neighbor for Club N\u00e0utic Estartit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Club N\u00e0utic Estartit, we warmly welcome the arrival of this new facility. We share with Espai Medes a love for the sea and the desire to make nautical activities respectful, educational, and connected to our surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage all our members, visitors, and sea lovers to come and discover Espai Medes, a space that invites us to look beneath the surface and understand the great responsibility we all have to care for our environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/espai-medes-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Saturday, April 5, the port of l\u2019Estartit was the setting for a very special event for our region and, especially, for all those who love the sea and natural heritage: the inauguration of Espai Medes. 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