{"id":6280,"date":"2026-05-10T12:27:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T10:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laboratorio.geolag.com\/geotourism-in-asturias-geological-routes-landscapes-and-geodiversity\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:29:41","slug":"geotourism-in-asturias-geological-routes-landscapes-and-geodiversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geolag.com\/en\/geotourism-in-asturias-geological-routes-landscapes-and-geodiversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Geotourism in Asturias: geological routes, landscapes and geodiversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Geotourism is a new tourism discipline that is spreading rapidly in Spain, with many regions already having geotourism initiatives<\/a>, such as the one presented in Asturias by GEO<\/span>LAG<\/strong><\/strong>. This progress has been especially significant over the last decade, following the creation of geoparks<\/strong><\/a>, considered territories with exceptional geological heritage due to their scientific, educational and aesthetic value. <\/p>\n\n

Interestingly, it is striking that the countries most developed in this quality tourism are some that have been considered \u201cunderdeveloped\u201d, such as Brazil or Honduras… we should take careful note of the advantages of implementing this type of tourism in Spain. <\/p>\n\n

For the time being, Spain is at the forefront of European countries that have jumped on the Geoparks bandwagon, with 10 geoparks already spread across the country. However, greater public awareness and stronger support from the authorities are needed to enhance the value of our country\u2019s geological attractions.<\/p>\n\n

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Geoparks of the Iberian Peninsula and island territories of Spain and Portugal, updated in May 2024<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Geotourism attractions of Asturias<\/h3>\n\n

Despite its great geological value, Asturias does not have any territory considered a geopark or geological park, although the Natural Resources Management Plan (PORNA) has taken into account places and landscapes where geology prevails over other natural aspects such as flora and fauna. Among the most notable examples are the blowholes and tidal dolines on the eastern coast, the estuaries of Barayo, Villaviciosa and Eo, the waterfalls of Oneta and Moncayo, the lakes of Somiedo, the caves and shafts of Andina, Cueva Huerta, Toneyu, Jitu, Trave, Urriellu, or the gorges of Xanas, El Pino, Esva or Entrepe\u00f1es. <\/p>\n\n

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Within this geological setting, the aim of GEO<\/span>LAG<\/strong> is to provide the basis for the development of geotourism in Asturias. Through guided geological routes, publications, talks, courses and educational workshops, it seeks to carry out outreach work in Geology at all levels. At GEO<\/span>LAG<\/strong><\/strong> we firmly believe that geological information constitutes an interesting tourism product, and that geological tourism is a discipline we should invest in. We believe tourism should provide visitors with a pleasant and enriching experience. To do so, visitors need to receive information about the place, and that information must be high quality and presented in an engaging way. This is what the tourism industry calls interpretation<\/strong>. At GEO<\/span>LAG<\/strong><\/strong> we are committed to delivering the landscape interpretation our land deserves and that should be a source of pride. <\/p>\n\n

Asturias: Natural Paradise?<\/h3>\n\n
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