Geological-Geomorphological and Paleontological Heritage in the Algarve (Portugal) Applied to Geotourism and Geoeducation

A 3D virtual geological route on Digital Earth of the geological-geomorphological and paleontological heritage in Algarve (Portugal) is presented, assessing nine representative geosites. Eighteen quantitative parameters are used, weighing scientific, didactic cultural tourist interest each site. has been created Google Earth, with overlaid georeferenced cartographies, as a field guide for students to participate improve their learning. This free application allows loading thematic information that previously evaluated by means series identifying importance geosite (scientific, educational and/or tourist). The travelling from one another, interacting real time portable devices (e.g., smartphone tablets), thus making possible ability observe relief spatial distribution images, well access files description analysis geosite. By using guide, complemented activities carrying out evaluating what learned; these resources allow teaching–learning process where student an active part development creation content new technologies provide more entertaining learning, teamwork interaction social networks. itinerary attitudes skills involve geoconservation element sustainable development.