About the Geopark
About
The English Riviera is a UNESCO Global Geopark — one of the earth’s most extraordinary destinations.
The English Riviera is a UNESCO Global Geopark. This special status is awarded to areas of the world that have internationally important geology, heritage, culture and biodiversity. The English Riviera Geopark includes the land and sea, people and places in the beautiful region of Torbay, Devon. Come and find out more about one of the earth’s most extraordinary destinations.
What is a UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
What the designation means, who awards it and why it matters.
About
GEOPARK MAP
Explore 32 key geosites — plus partners, walks and more.
The English Riviera
GEOPARK
400 million years of tropical seas, scorching deserts and earliest man — all in Torbay.
About
PARTNERS
The Geopark's core, associate & international partners.