Lakkopetra - Greece
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CASE STUDY

Title Lakkopetra
National level Greece
Regional level Peloponese, Achaia Province
Local level NW edge of Peloponese
10km east from the physical entrance of Patras Gulf

ABSTRACT

The sandy beach of the “Lakopetra Beach” Hotel is situated in the west site of Patraikos gulf, in the North - West site of Peloponnese. The engineering strategy that was selected consisted of a three detached breakwaters. The designed system was effected extremely positively.

BASIC INFORMATION

Coastal characteristics
  • Study area: 150m (+future extension of 140m)
  • Type of coast: beaches (with fine-medium sand)
  • Tidal regime: micro tidal (mean range 0.18m)
  • Range of waves : 1.5-2.5m
Policy options Limited intervention
Socio-economic activities Tourism
Engineering techniques Detached breakwaters

SOURCE

Name Kyriakos Spyropoylos
Institution TRITON Consulting Engineers
Address 90 Pratinou Str.
11634 Athens (GREECE)
Telephone / fax +32 10 729 57 61/ +32 10 724 33 58
Email kspyropoulos@tritonsa.gr