Psiloritis Natural Park

Psiloritis Natural Park (Greek Φυσικό Πάρκο Ψηλορείτη) is located in the island of Crete in southern Greece. Since 2001 the park is member of the European Geoparks Network  and UNESCO Global Geoparks Network .

It is a local authorities' initiative managed by the geopark's management committee under the AKOMM Psiloritis S.A.. The Natural History Museum of the University of Crete  is the scientific coordinator of the park.

Psiloritis Natural Park extends on the Psiloritis mountain and its northern foothills till the Cretan Sea. It has an area of 1100 km2. Administratively the park is split into the Prefectures of Rethymno and Heraklion.  The headquarters of the park are located at the municipality of Anogeia.

The park aims to conserve natural and cultural heritage of Psiloritis area through promotional and educational activities, as well as sustainable development initiatives like geotourism, ecotourism and agrotourism.

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 Psiloritis Natural Park

Category:Global Geoparks Network members
Category:Protected areas of Greece
Category:Geography of Crete
Category:Tourist attractions in Crete
Category:Geoparks in Greece