The Reykjanes Geopark on the Reykjanes peninsula has been accepted into the European Geoparks Network. The European Geoparks Network is supported by UNESCO and is the formal association of areas in Europe that have important geological significance.
An important acknowledgement
According to a press release by the Reykjanes Geopark the acceptance is a significant acknowledgment for the park, as well as the inhabitants, organisations and companies in the region and is a testimony of the unique qualities and worldwide significance of the area.
Reykjanes Geopark is 825 km2 (318 sqm) covering much of Reykjanes peninsula, including the municipalities of Reykjanesbær, Grindavíkurbær, Sandgerðisbær, Garður and Vogar, as well as the Keflavik International Airport. The area features visible tectonic plate boundaries, volcanic caldrons, high temperature geothermal areas, including the Blue Lagoon.
Access to a large network of international experts
The Mayor of Grindavík, Róbert Ragnarsson, accepted the accreditation on behalf of Reykjanes Geopark At a ceremony in Rokua Geopark in Finland on Saturday, 5 September. According to Róbert the membership in the European Geopark Network will help with the marketing of Reykjanes Geopark, providing the park with a large network of international experts. Róbert stressed that growing tourism was vital for the economic prosperity of the area.
“We are interested in increasing the awareness of inhabitants and visitors in the area of the geological uniqueness of the Reykjanes Region and promote our heritage and history. We do this primarily by emphasising on education and information sharing, as well as by strengthening tourism in the area.”
The Reykjanes Geopark on the Reykjanes peninsula has been accepted into the European Geoparks Network. The European Geoparks Network is supported by UNESCO and is the formal association of areas in Europe that have important geological significance.
An important acknowledgement
According to a press release by the Reykjanes Geopark the acceptance is a significant acknowledgment for the park, as well as the inhabitants, organisations and companies in the region and is a testimony of the unique qualities and worldwide significance of the area.
Reykjanes Geopark is 825 km2 (318 sqm) covering much of Reykjanes peninsula, including the municipalities of Reykjanesbær, Grindavíkurbær, Sandgerðisbær, Garður and Vogar, as well as the Keflavik International Airport. The area features visible tectonic plate boundaries, volcanic caldrons, high temperature geothermal areas, including the Blue Lagoon.
Access to a large network of international experts
The Mayor of Grindavík, Róbert Ragnarsson, accepted the accreditation on behalf of Reykjanes Geopark At a ceremony in Rokua Geopark in Finland on Saturday, 5 September. According to Róbert the membership in the European Geopark Network will help with the marketing of Reykjanes Geopark, providing the park with a large network of international experts. Róbert stressed that growing tourism was vital for the economic prosperity of the area.
“We are interested in increasing the awareness of inhabitants and visitors in the area of the geological uniqueness of the Reykjanes Region and promote our heritage and history. We do this primarily by emphasising on education and information sharing, as well as by strengthening tourism in the area.”
