Algarvensis Geopark integrated into the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
Portugal now has seven UNESCO Global Geoparks within its territory.
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Portugal now has seven UNESCO Global Geoparks within its territory.
The Algarvensis Geopark has been officially designated a UNESCO Global Geopark, the municipal council of Silves has announced. After years of being classified as an “aspiring UNESCO geopark,” the Algarve’s The post Algarve geopark formally recognised by UNESCO appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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