Ancient Gomphoi: The City that Guarded the Passages. By Athanasios Lampropoulos – M.Sc. Historian
Their History Within the Broader Historical Context and Through the Written Sources Referring to Gomfoi Thessaly — the land of the mythical king of Phthia and progenitor of the Greeks, Deucalion, and his wife Pyrrha, whose ark, after Zeus’ deluge, is said to have come to rest atop Mount Karava…
The Water Treasures of the Municipality of Meteora – The Natural Advantage of the Geopark
The Municipality of Meteora, located in the heart of the Southern Pindos mountains, hides a rare natural wealth where steep gorges meet lush forests and historic villages: its lakes. In a landscape dominated by rock, forest, and water, these lakes serve as aquatic oases, enriching biodiversity, enhancing the area’s ecotourism…
The Cultural Heritage of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark
Joint Event of the Three UNESCO Global Geoparks in Mainland Greece, Held in Konitsa, Ioannina The cultural heritage of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark was presented yesterday in Konitsa, Ioannina, during a joint event organized by the three UNESCO Global Geoparks of mainland Greece: Meteora–Pyli, Vikos–Aoos, and Grevena–Kozani. The event took place…
Asklipieia of Pialeia 2025
The Municipality of Pyli, the Local Community of Pialeia, and the Cultural Associations of Pialeia cordially invite you to the cultural and conference event: Asklepieia of Pialeia 2025 The event will take place on Sunday 22nd of June at 20:00 in the central square of Pialeia. This event honors the…
Assessment and Validation of a Geoethical Awareness Scale (GAS) for UNESCO Global Geoparks: A Case Study in Greece
Geoethics, which addresses the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of geoscientific activities, is essential for fostering responsible human engagement with the Earth,particularly within frameworks such as UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps). UGGpsplay a critical role in safeguarding geological heritage and advancing sustainable regionaldevelopment. This study introduces the Geoethical Awareness Scale (GAS),…
The Geopark “Celebrated” World Environment Day
Plant Identification Activity by Mountain Guides & School Connection between Stournaraika and Lesvos To mark World Environment Day, mountain guides, educators, and hikers explored the trails of the unique Gavros geosite in the Meteora–Pyli Geopark, engaging in a plant and animal identification activity using the iNaturalist app. Equipped with mobile…
