Assessing the Relationship between Landscape and Management within Marinas: The Managers’ Perception

Marinas are maritime features related to nautical tourism. The contemplation of pleasant surroundings acquires great importance in achieving this leisure character. European Landscape Convention undertakes the necessity integrating landscape into planning policies. Thus, marina’s management decision-making processes should reflect awareness landscape. However, evaluation has not been appropriately considered despite its importance. This research attempts introduce an initial framework evaluate influence, highlighting strengths and weaknesses different subjects. For purpose, most significant elements marina were rated, both from perspectives. Two expert panels Spain used: 23 experts evaluated above following Delphi method, 17 weighted main activities using DHP. Results show that there is a lack concern for Managers tend consider physical conditions, whereas subjective conditions relegated background. In respect, methodology provides first stage landscape/management relationship, helping managers identify topics prioritize actions.