About GGN

Magma Geopark

Tuesday, 08/01/2013

Magma Geopark is an area of unique geology and cultural heritage. The geopark is situated in southwest Norway and extends over 2329 km2. The story began as early as 1.5 billion years ago when red-hot magma and sky-high mountains characterized the region. Through millions of years, glaciers helped to form the characteristic landscape that we have today...

The Geological Park of the Pyrenees: SOBRARBE GEOPARK

Monday, 20/08/2012

The Geological Park covers the entire region of Sobrarbe. This territory is located in the north of Spain (Aragón, Huesca), on the southern slope of the Pyrenees bordering France to the north...

Naturtejo European and Global Geopark (Portugal)

Monday, 13/08/2012

Naturtejo Geopark was the first European and Global Geopark, under the auspices of UNESCO, in Portugal, included in 2006...

Katla Geopark - an unequal experience for every type of tourist

Wednesday, 25/07/2012

Iceland is an island of just over 100.000 square kilometers located up in the North Atlantic between Europe and North America, bordering the Arctic circle. This means that in summer you can enjoy the midnight sun and on a clear winter night the colourful and moving northern lights (Aurora borealis) provide an unforgettable experience.

Global Geopark Network

Thursday, 05/07/2012

The worldwide Network of National Geoparks is known as Global Geopark Network (GGN), it is a international, non-government, non-profit organization, and is an assistant network. It supplies a legal framework in co-operation to Geoparks, scientists, and communities from all of countries in the world working under UNESCO’s principles.