Unlocking the potential of innovation, circularity, and digitalisation for accelerating new marine-based ecotourism, joint practices, and businesses in ORs.

Partners

The TWINNEDbySTARS consortium consists of 10 partners and 1 affiliated entity with extensive experience in nautical tourism, spanning applied and research fields, business support through clusters and chambers of commerce, and regulatory and promotion aspects within the public administration sector.

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If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are NOT a company but are related to the maritime and nautical sector, please share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Take part in our questionnaires and help boost sustainable tourism in the outermost regions.

Companies and stakeholders, click here and collaborate!

If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are a stakeholder, share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Grant agreement number: 101124900
Granting authority: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Project starting date: 1 October 2023
Project duration: 36 months
Funding rate: 85%
Grant amount: 996 630.11 €
Coordinator: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

TWINNEDbySTARS

The project aims at increasing the competitiveness of maritime tourism activity in remote territories while contributing to protecting marine biodiversity, preserving cultural heritage, and developing marine astrotourism. To do so, the project acts in three areas: strengthening partnerships already in operation, capacity building, and co-creation opportunities for the design and implementation of transnational eco-tourism products. The project extends across four Atlantic Outermost Regions, which are located at the natural nautical crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, taking advantage of the trade winds, the Canary Current, and the Gulf Stream, eastwards from the Canaries to Martinique and returning westwards via the Azores and Madeira.

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Upcoming events

4 days ago

Let’s remember this 450-mile journey with Atlantic Star Adventures 🌊✨Madeira and its unforgettable days, the constellations from Pico do Areeiro ⭐️, the cetaceans around the Desertas 🐬, the storm in Tenerife ⛈️ and the final course to Gran Canaria 🌍.A journey that stays with us forever. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

✨ Atlantic Star Adventure is now a reality ✨It was born within TWINNEDbySTARS, a European-funded project that connects Madeira, the Canary Islands, Martinique and the Azores to co-create new nautical experiences.Across these regions, we held several workshops with companies from the sector, where one of the first outcomes emerged: Atlantic Star Adventure, a product that brings together sailing and astrotourism activities.We are now taking the next step: creating a platform that will bring together professionals offering experiences with two key elements in common:🌊 sailing🌌 and stargazing.With this, we also highlight the importance of protecting our night skies from light pollution.This journey has just begun. 🚀✨#twinnedbystars #atlanticstaradventure #astrotourism #nauticalexperiences #upregions #madeira #canaryislands #martinique #azores ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

This weekend at the Atlantic Star Adventure was truly unforgettable. 🌊✨The MISUS B reached the south of Tenerife on Friday, where the crew experienced whale watching with a hydrophone and explored one of the island’s most biodiverse marine areas alongside Misael Morales from BIOSEAN.On Saturday, the journey continued to southern Gran Canaria, arriving at Puerto de Mogán, where participants enjoyed a unique moment at sea to close the adventure.A perfect way to end this inspiring voyage. 💙🚤 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Hoy hemos disfrutado del avistamiento de varios grupos de Calderones y además hemos podido escucharlos gracias a un hidrófono y las explicaciones de Misael de Biosean en Marina del Sur (Las Galletas - Tenerife). Una experiencia inmersiva dentro del proyecto TWINNED by STARS del que Náutic Ocean forma parte. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

On 12 November, the Atlantic Star Adventures (ASA) voyage arrived in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, marking its first stop in the Canary Islands within this journey that combines sailing, stargazing, and the discovery of the Atlantic’s natural heritage.Today, 14 November, the arrival is scheduled at the Port of Las Galletas, in the south of Tenerife.Another step in an experience that connects territories and perspectives under the same starry sky. ✨⛵️ ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

🌊 Adventure on the High Seas and Natural Treasures! 🤩⚓️The Atlantic Star Adventures continues its exciting journey after a spectacular departure from Funchal, Madeira.Our first stop has been the Desertas Islands, about 22 miles from Madeira — an archipelago known for its impressive wildlife. And it hasn’t disappointed: we are enjoying unique sightings of birds and cetaceans native to Macaronesia. A true celebration of local life! 🐬🪶We are sailing aboard the Misus B, a Swiss 44 sailboat specially prepared for this 400-mile voyage, visiting five islands in one week. Among them, we will also reach Las Salvajes and Punta Anaga (Tenerife).We continue discovering seas and skies in this adventure framed within the TWINNEDbySTARS project.✨We’ll keep you updated every step of the way!✨#atlanticstaradventures #Sailing #DesertasIslands #Macaronesia #MarineWildlife ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

✨ We’ve arrived in Madeira: the Atlantic Star Adventure begins ✨Yesterday the full crew joined the sailboat, and we kicked off this experience with a welcome dinner before heading up to Pico do Areeiro.At 1,818 m of altitude, beneath the “sea of clouds” and a Bortle 3 sky, we enjoyed an incredible night of stargazing.🌌 We spotted Cassiopeia and Andromeda, learned about the work of the Madeira Astronomical Association, and had the privilege of meeting Julia Barros, the 16-year-old selected by the Astronomical Society of Portugal to promote astronomical research.Our adventure in Madeira couldn’t have started any better. ✨🌊🚀 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Heading toward our first destination: Madeira.After raising the flag of Portugal and later that of the Canary Islands, we continue moving forward on this journey powered by Atlantic Star Adventures. Each port tells a story. Each stop opens a new horizon. ⚓✨#AtlanticStarAdventures #Madeira #AtlanticJourney #OnOurWay #NewHorizons@followersNautic OceanMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueInstituto Universitario TidesConsulta EuropaACIFCluster Marítimo de Canarias ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

On 5 November, we filmed our feature for Puerta de Embarque, airing in January 2026.We shared the TWINNEDbySTARS work plan and highlighted the role of the companies in our Canary Islands community. ✨🌊@followersInstituto Universitario TidesCluster Marítimo de CanariasNautic OceanCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueConsulta EuropaACIFMarina do Funchal ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🌊✨ Everything’s ready to set sail on the Atlantic crossing of #TWINNEDbySTARS!The Misus B sailboat, captained by the Nautic Ocean team, is preparing to embark on the inaugural voyage of the Atlantic Star Adventures platform, carrying the flag of TWINNEDbySTARS across the Atlantic.On board, the crew invites us to discover the three highlights of this adventure: sailing, marine wildlife, and astronomy, under the starry skies of the Atlantic. 🌌⛵🎯 The goal: to establish this journey as an annual event connecting the sea, science, and tourism across the Atlantic regions.#AtlanticStarAdventures #NauticOcean #Astrotourism #Maritime #Biodiversity #Stargazing #AtlanticIslands ... See MoreSee Less
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