From a Citizen-Led Initiative to a UNESCO Global Geopark
Sustainable development in UNESCO Global Geoparks is based on local participation, promoting education, geotourism, and heritage conservation. The Costa Quebrada Geopark emerged as a citizen-led initiative following the Prestige disaster and evolved into a professional, collaborative management model involving public and private institutions.
Officially recognized by UNESCO in 2025, the Geopark promotes ecotourism and local development through partnerships and projects such as the “Ecoturismo en España” product club and its “Soy Ecoturista” brand, bringing together businesses and promoting the conservation of the region.
A land that holds the secrets of the Earth and humanity
The Costa Quebrada UNESCO Global Geopark, designated as such in 2023, is one of those exceptional natural gems. For decades, this valuable natural resource remained hidden behind the beauty of its cliffs, coves, and golden-sand beaches.
It is a living, inhabited landscape where the geology has been sculpted over millions of years by the titanic forces of the Cantabrian Sea. Today, both residents and visitors enjoy this environment, with its vibrant cultural heritage, where the Earth’s history takes center stage.
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