Geological Museum of Quiroga
Geological Museum of Quiroga
Geological Museum of Quiroga
Geological Museum of Quiroga
Geopark
The name chosen for the inclusion of this territory in the UNESCO World Geopark project proposal, "Montañas do Courel" , alludes to the mountainous environment that functions as a symbol of identity for the residents of the entire region.
The " Montañas do Courel " are synonymous in Galicia with nature and traditional culture. Of a way of life adapted to the environment and focused on its defense and responsible use.
The term Courel could come from the Latin word Courellum . A word composed of the pre-Latin roots " Cau -" or " Co -" meaning cave or stone respectively, followed by the Latin suffix "- ellum ", with diminutive connotations. La Popular tradition says that the place name comes from the Latin word aurum , which means gold, and is due to the large number of gold mines from Roman times that are distributed throughout the territory that the geopark occupies.
The “ Montañas do Courel ” territory is the perfect showcase to observe a part of the geological history of planet Earth, specifically the lower and middle Paleozoic, and to a lesser extent also the end of the Tertiary and Quaternary.
Where we are?
The geopark area is located in the province of Lugo (Galicia). The limits have established according to the territory occupied by the municipalities of Folgoso do Courel , Quiroga and Ribas de Sil._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b5cf-1386bad
plan your visit
The geopark has a wide range of possibilities: mining, geology, landscape, ethnography...
The possibilities, within such a rich territory, are enormous. Little by little we will incorporate proposals that you can add to yours. On this website you will find a lot of information about what can be seen and how to access the different routes and places. In the Documents tab, you will find books, brochures and other documents that you can download.
We leave you here the direct link to the route designed to be done in one day (geolodía20).
What is a geopark?
According to the Spanish Geoparks Forum :
Un geoparque es un territorio que contiene tanto un patrimonio geológico singular como una estrategia de desarrollo_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ propia . Tiene unos límites claramente_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ definidos y una superficie suficiente para que pueda generar su propio desarrollo_cc7 81905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ económico. No es una figura_cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ de protección geológica ni lo pretende_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ –aunque desde los geoparques se pueda_cc781905- 5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ contributor a the protection of geological heritage–; in fact, geoparks are interested in both the quality of life of their inhabitants and their geological wealth.
The geological, mineralogical, geophysical, geomorphological, paleontological or geographic resources, specific to each geopark, are intended to be used as a basis for the promotion of geological heritage to:
Promote education in geological and environmental aspects,
ensure sustained development based on geotourism, and
contribute to the protection of threatened geological sites.
El concepto actual de geoparque integra_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ diversas facetas, tanto naturales como culturales, para alcanzar sus objetivos de development of a territory
Education.
Geoscience research.
Cultural heritage that reflects regional identity, through its tangible and intangible components.
Communication between the geoparks themselves (“networking”) and with society.
Diffusion of science.
A geopark is based on its geological peculiarities, but it is not only about geology. Although a geopark must demonstrate that it contains a geological heritage of international relevance, its objectives must explore, develop and promote the relationships between its geological heritage and all other heritage aspects – whether natural, cultural or intangible – present in the area.
European Network of Geoparks
La Red Europea de Geoparques (European Geoparks Network, EGN) se creó en 2000 como resultado del desarrollo_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b -136bad5cf58d_ de un proyecto LEADER , siendo español uno de sus cuatro miembros fundadores, el Maestrazgo turolense, a través del Parque Cultural del Maestrazgo. En 2014 agrupa a 64 geoparques de 22 países europeos; se trata de una organización voluntaria_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ that, from its origins, aspires to be integrated into the structure of UNESCO_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b - 136bad5cf58d_orgeuropeangeosparks www. .
In April 2001, the EGN signed an agreement with the Division of Earth Sciences of UNESCO according to which the geoparks are under the auspices of this organization.
En 2004 y tras un segundo acuerdo con UNESCO, se creó la Red_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Global de Geoparques (Global Geoparks Network, GGN), a partir de 17_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b- 136bad5cf58d_ geoparques europeos y de 8 geoparque_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Chinese._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136b ad5cf58d_ La GGN incluyó así a la_cc781905-5cde- 3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ own EGN, although maintaining its management structure. In 2015, the Global Geoparks Network International Association was finally established.
In 2015, UNESCO approved the International Program of Earth Sciences and Geoparks, recognizing the geoparks of the Network as UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Global Network of Geoparks
The Global Geoparks Network (GGN), to which UNESCO World Geopark Worldwide, is a legally constituted non-profit organization financed with the annual fee of its members.
Founded in 2004, it is a dynamic network, in which its members are committed to working together, exchanging ideas and participating in common projects to raise the quality standards of all the products and practices of the Global Geoparks from UNESCO.
The members of the GGN meet every two years, working through regional networks, such as the European Geoparks Network, which meets twice a year to develop and promote joint activities.
The GGN continues to grow, drawing on new experiences and insights from different cultures spread across the globe. Continuously developing models of best practices and establishing high quality standards for territories that integrate the preservation of geological heritage in their strategies for sustainable regional economic development.
Spanish Geoparks Forum
In the countries that have geoparks, the World Network of Geoparks is represented by forums or national committees of geoparks.
The thirteen Spanish geoparks, together with individual members of the GGN, make up the Spanish Forum of Geoparks to coordinate the work carried out at the national level related to the Global Network and UNESCO, in addition to dealing with the correct dissemination and information Suitable for new projects.
The geoparks that make up the Committee are:
The Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Níjar in Andalusia.
The Natural Park of Sierras Subbéticas in Andalusia.
The Sobrarbe Geopark in Aragon.
The Geopark of the Basque Coast in the Basque Country.
The Natural Park of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla, Andalusia.
The Villuercas-Ibores-Jara Geopark in Extremadura.
The Central Catalonia Geopark in Catalonia.
The Molina-Alto Tajo Geopark in Castilla-La Mancha.
El Hierro Geopark in the Canary Islands.
The Lanzarote Geopark and the Chinijo Archipelago in the Canary Islands.
The Geopark of La Loras in Castilla León.
The Conca Tremp Montsec Geopark in Catalonia.
The Courel Mountains Geopark.