POSTPONED TO 2021

X International ProGEO Symposium has been postponed to 2021

After careful consideration we have made the decision to postpone the X International ProGEO Symposium. We will update this page with any relevant information.

X International ProGEO Symposium

Segovia, Spain
8-11^th June 2020

Post-Symposium fieldtrip

Basque Coast Unesco Global Geopark. Management, geoconservation an geoturism in a world-class geology

Date: 12th – 13th of June 2020
Limit: 55 participants
This activity requires a minimum of 20 participants
Fee: 120€/PERSON VAT included
Convener: Asier Hilario (Basque Coast UGC)

Guided visit in the KPg boundary of Zumaia

This fieldtrip overlaps with the 1st Workshop on Geoheritage of Volcanic Islands. You cannot join both.

Program:
The departure of the field trip is 12^th of June 2020, at 8:30 am from Segovia. The fieltrip ends 13^th of June 2020, at approx. 8:00 pm in Madrid city center.

GEOPARKEA is well known worldwide as one of the most international geological outcrops of Spain: Zumaia flysch. This fieldtrip aims to understand the geoconservation and geotourism strategy that has converted this territory into an iconic geopark within the Global Geoparks Network.

Main points of interest:

Zumaia flysch section. We will discuss about scientific management, geoconservation, geotourism and interpretation while we visit 2 Global Stratotypes, K/Pg Boundary and P/E Boundary. It includes also a guided boat trip to admire this iconic outcrop from the sea.
Elorriaga view point. We will visit one of the most impressive viewpoints located above the cliffs in the middle of the protected area.
Nautilus Ammonite museum. We will visit to one of the most important collections of giant ammonites Worldwide and will understand scientific and geoconservation project that has allowed to value and maintain this collection inside the geopark.
Olatz Karst valley. We will visit a charming karstic polje surrounded by rural farmhouses where the Basque traditions have been very well preserved.

Includes:

Round-trip transportation from Segovia, during the fieldtrip, and ending in Madrid city center.
Two field lunches
Traditional Basque restaurant dinner
Activities in the Geopark with English-speaking guide: walking and boat tours.

Does not include:

One night accommodation* (participants need to make and pay their own reservation).

*Accommodation with official transfer:
We request you to make the reservation of accommodation just after registering for the congress, otherwise we can not guarantee availability.
Booking reference = PROGEO

• Zumaia hotel:
Single room with breakfast from 62€
Double room with breakfast from 80€
www.zumaiahotela.com
info@zumaiahotela.com

• Zelai Thalassotherapy hotel:
Single room with breakfast from 90€
Double room with breakfast from 100€
www.talasoterapiazelai.com
recepcion@talasoterapiazelai.com

• Camping & Bungalows Zumaia:
Bungalows for 2/3 people with breakfast from 82€
Bungalows for 4/5/6 people also available
www.campingzumaia.com
info@campingzumaia.com

• Kanala hotel (10km from town centre)
Single room with breakfast from 62€
Double room with breakfast from 88€
www.hotelkanala.com
hotelakanala@hotelkanala.com

• Txerturi Goikoa rural house (10km from town centre)
Single room with breakfast from 59€
Double room with breakfast from 79€
www.txerturi.com
info@txerturi.com

• Goiko pension
www.goikozumaia.com

• Jesuskoa rural house
www.jesuskoa.netm

Please contact at geoparkea@geoparkea.com:

If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs
If you need more information or any help with accommodation