Türkiye Jeoloji Bülteni

Geovalue and Geoturism Potential of Biga Peninsula

Abstract: It is summarized what needs to be done and to be able to utilise three structurally different geologicalformations within the Çanakkale province as geo-parks or geovalue that can attract geologically importantand interestingtosocieties. As examples, hot water springs of Tuzla geothermalarea, ancient granite columns ofKestanbolu-Yahya Çavuşvillage and opal pit of Yenice village are taken as examples. It is also emphasized thatbesides the areas highlighted, all other possible areas have their own specific conditions and that ignoring theseconditions may cause permanent damages to the area. Earth science museum are also important institutions thatwill contribute to the discovery and introduction of these fields. As a way of preserving areas that are both scientificand tourist attraction, we have also listed our views on the importance of opening up and exploring to public andthe negativity of this activity. According to the first results, while the Tuzla Geothermal field could be used with a fewsimple arrangements but Kestanbol and Yahya Çavuş villages could not be used for the purpose of geotourism withits current state of the fields.