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Gökçeada, the largest island of Türkiye, reveals metamorphic, igneous, volcanic and sedimentary rocks spanning a wide age range from Palaeozoic to Quaternary. This rich geological diversity has given the island rich geological heritage elements. In order to determine the geological heritage inventory of the island, the ProGEO 98 classification was taken as an example. In this article, 30 geological heritage (GG) elements, 10 cultural heritage (GCH) elements, 3 mythological stories (GMH) and 4 natural heritage (GNH) elements were identified. The majority of these natural and cultural values are related to geodiversity and provide a significant advantage for geotourism opportunities on the island. Gökçeada offers abundant opportunities for mountaineering, trekking, haking, rock climbing, windsurfing, kite surfing, canoeing and diving activities. In addition, Gökçeada has geological resources that have influenced human life on the island since the Neolithic Period. In this paper, different Geotravers are proposed based on the geological heritage inventory of Gökçeada. The determination of the geological heritage inventory will cause geotourism activities to start in a controlled manner, to be supported by nature education and to continue tourism activities throughout the year, not limited to the summer months. From a sustainable development perspective, these identified geotrails will not only increase the share of geotourism revenues in total tourism revenues, but also contribute to the mandatory protection of some geological heritage elements that are at risk of destruction due to the ongoing threat of uncontrolled urbanisation on the island. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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