THE PROTECTION OF THE GEOMORPHOSITES WITHIN THE MĂCIN MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (ROMANIA) AND THEIR TOURISTIC IMPORTANCE

The Măcin Mountains represent the oldest orogen unit on Romanian territory and one of the oldest in Europe. The geomorphosites of Culmea Pricopanului are the most spectacular and they “hide” a great touristic potential. The poor infrastructure makes the number of tourists in the region extremely low. Nevertheless, there is a didactic, specialised tourism. The geomorphosites of the Măcin Mountains are conserved very well, because they are situated within the National Park. Unfotunately, the new quarries opened in the vicinity and their potential extension may affect the touristic potential of the area.