This study presents especially the types of geomorphosites generated by water in Mehedin?i Plateau area, like caves, the touristic offer in this area and the analysis of indicators representing the Global Touristical Value (GTV) of one of the main geomorphosites. This global value increased particularly due to their scientific, cultural and aesthetic values which make them suitable to ecotourism. The economic value is also an important indicator for the touristic activities in Mehedin?i Plateau. The GTV of geomorphosites is determinated according romanian and international methods of evaluation. In Romania, Com?nescu L. Method (2009, 2012) of evaluation is the most method used for the geomorphosites.
In the Mehedinti Plateau, Mehedin?i County, Romania, there is a great number of karsts complexes, also named geomorphosites, created by the action of water in the massive calcareous rocks. Some of these, such as Izverna and Topolnita-Epuran karsts complexes, are suitable to speleological tourism, cave diving, tourist and scientific explorations, underground and underwater photography and filming. Tourists come here from around the world and this is a place where special camps for lovers of cave diving, speotourism or hiking&climbing are organized annually.
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To Cite this Article: Iamandei, M. I. (2017). The Main Karstic Geomorphosites with High Touristic Value in Mehedinti Plateau. International Journal of Academic Research in Enviornment & Geography, 4(1), 89–104.
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