ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces the first geotourism book in Albania. Common data on the conceptual basis for geodiversity and geotourism are given in this chapter. In detail, they are presented the main chapters of the first book of the series: “Geoheritage and Geotourism in Albania.” As the main achievements, we outline criteria for the selection of important Earth science sites and the classification and categorization of geological sites. Geotourism in Albania is described and illustrated by four major geological tours. As a conclusion, I have written about global geotourism as an important trend of the 21st century. Geotourism is considered as the most important of all kinds of tourism.
