Arouca UNESCO Global Sustainable Municipalities Geopark, Portugal Community of Cantabria, Spain Walk the old postal paths to discover On a visit to this stunning natural traditional villages, archaeological landscape where birds thrive, take in monuments and old mines; along the the beautiful beaches, tour the way see clear water streams and protected wetlands and Natura 2000 beautiful wild flowers sites
Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, Regional Natural Park of Armorique, Portugal France Uncover the volcanic heritage of the Take in the mysterious atmosphere Islands, bathe in thermal pools and of rural Brittany and explore the take a gastronomy tour and soaring sea cliffs, the rocky peaks experience volcanic steamed food and the Crozon Peninsula
Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global North Pennines AONB Geopark, UK Partnership, UK Through the rich archaeology of the Explore the legacy of the region discover how a landscape settlements, shafts and spoil heaps shaped by ice was transformed by of this rich ‘farmer-miner’ landscape man though the abundance of walking and cycling trails Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark, Ireland / Northern Ireland The Burren and Cliffs of Moher Take a guided tour and explore the UNESCO Global Geopark, Ireland subterranean world of the underlying Be guided through an ancient limestone and sandstone of the landscape, both intimate and wild, Marble Arch Caves and how this has explore the dramatic Atlantic sea helped to create a patchwork of rare cliffs, walk the old farming roads and and natural habitats over ground connect with local people in the vibrant towns and villages Basque Coast UNESCO Global Geopark, Spain Copper Coast UNESCO Explore the dramatic coast from the Global Geopark, Ireland land and from the sea through trails, Explore the mining heritage of a driving routes and boat tours secluded coastal community though walking trails and a visitor Lanzarote and Chinijo Islands experience centre. UNESCO Global Geopark, Spain Take a gastronomy tour and discover University of Trás-os-Montes the influence the mineral rich e Alto Douro, Portugal volcanic soil has on the local Explore the Alto Douro Wine Region produce and its rich archaeological landscape through the regional museums, river cruises, walking and cycling trails.
Discover and protect It’s waiting for you The European Atlantic Geotourism Today, in these wonder-filled Route guides you through diverse places, rare and outstanding territories, countries, habitats, sustainable tourism offerings live languages and cultures. These in harmony with local farmers, European Atlantic stunning destinations are linked craft workers, entrepreneurs, Geotourism Route together by one powerful mission artists and artisan food producers, – to provide the highest quality each strengthening the other. And visitor experiences; helping to now this European Atlantic power vibrant local economies and Geotourism Route is yours to cultural activities, and; in so doing, explore, to experience – and to protecting these breathtaking and never, ever forget. unique natural landscapes. The European Atlantic An ancient and Geotourism Route contemporary story The European Atlantic Geotourism Each destination tells a distinctive, Route has been created to support dramatic and enthralling chapter the development of Geotourism in of the story of life on the Atlantic a number of destinations in the A new, awe-inspiring trail of magnificent destinations frontier. The tale of how, from European Atlantic Area. With awaits you right along the epic expanse of the Atlantic time’s dawn to present day – funding provided by the EU frontier. It winds an intriguing transnational path from natural forces, landscape, people, Interreg Atlantic Area programme Ireland and the UK, to France, Portugal and Spain over to culture and ways of life continue to and support from the Global the Atlantic Islands of Lanzarote and down to the Azores. It interweave to give physical shape, Geopark Network, nine European links 12 dramatic andscapes that host vibrant communities, meaning and mystery to these Geoparks along with two aspiring rich local cultures and unforgettable visitor experiences. memorable regions. To illuminate Geoparks and the University of and animate these geologically- Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, rich and bio-diverse destinations Portugal are working together on for the curious, careful and this transnational economic, discerning visitor. cultural and sustainable tourism development project.
For more on the EU Interreg Atlantic Area programme see www.atlanticarea.eu