GEOPARKs

There are two different types of Geoparks:

  1. UNESCO Global Geoparks, that have been designated by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) - there are currently 147 UNESCO Global Geoparks in 41 countries
  2. National Geoparks that do not have UNESCO status

GeoWorld Travel  wholeheartedly supports the objectives of geoparks, particularly as the company is based within one, the Fforest Fawr Geopark in Wales where James is an accredited Ffprest Fawr Geopark ambassador. and we also offer guided day tours within the Geopark. However, geoparks are not only about geology. While a UNESCO Global Geopark must demonstrate geological heritage of international significance, the purpose of a UNESCO Global Geopark is to explore, develop and celebrate the links between that geological heritage and all other aspects of the area's natural, cultural and intangible heritages. The purpose of GeoWorld Travel is to run trips which visit the very best geology sites, rather than to visit as many geoparks as possible, therefore, we visit top quality geosites both within and outside geoparks.

A photograph of the Atlasaurus imelakei dinosaur in the Azilal Museum, M'Goun Geopark
Atlasaurus imelakei in the Azilal Museum, M'Goun Geopark. We visit this geopark on our Morocco tour and it was the first UNESCO geopark in Africa.
The European Network of Geoparks
A map showing GeoWorld Travel's location within the Fforest Fawr Geopark
GeoWorld Travel is located within the Fforest Fawr UNESCO Global Geopark, where we also run a day tour
An image containing the Brecon Beacons National Park Ambassador logo
 GeoWorld Travel's Director, James Cresswell is an accredited ambassador to the Fforest Fawr Geopark, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Brecon Beacons Dark Skies Reserve.