The Meteora–Pili Geopark Takes Center Stage in Europe’s Sustainable Tourism Scene
Kalambaka hosted an international visit as part of the European SustainTour project, with the participation of universities, educational organizations, and institutions from Greece and the wider Balkan region. The Meteora Municipality area was selected as the study site due to the particular interest presented by the UNESCO-recognized Meteora–Pili Geopark, as…
Memorandum of Understanding between the Meteora-Pyla Geopark, the Meteora Natural History Museum, and the Mushroom Museum
Yesterday, June 30, 2026, at the Meteora Natural History Museum and Mushroom Museum, the Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding for the promotion of the Meteora–Pili Geopark was signed between the Thessaly Regional Development Agency “THESSALOMA S.A.,” as the Coordinating Body of the Meteora–Pili Geopark – Pyli and the Museum. The…
Report on the 6th Conference of Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus
The proceedings of the 6th Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus, hosted in Anogia at the Psiloritis Geopark, concluded on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with great success and strong participation. The conference, themed “The Role of Geotourism and Other Forms of Alternative Tourism in the Sustainable…
Geotourism as a means of increasing stay and diffusion of visitors in the hinterland: The case of the Meteora-Pyli Geopark
Modern tourism development is characterized by a high concentration of visitors in limited geographical areas, leading to overtourism and an uneven distribution of economic benefits. At the same time, vast areas of the interior remain underutilized for tourism, despite their significant natural and cultural wealth. In this context, geotourism emerges…
The influence of geology on the evolution of cultural heritage: The case of the Meteora-Pyli Geopark
The relationship between geological context and cultural development is a critical area of study for understanding cultural landscapes. This paper examines the influence of geology on the formation of cultural heritage through a case study of the Meteora–Pili Geopark. The region combines unique geological features with deeply rooted cultural and…
Asclepieia of Pialeia 2026
The Municipality of Pyli and the Municipal Community of Pialeia are honored to invite you to the “Pialeia Asclepieia 2026,” which will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Central Square of Pialeia. The event is dedicated to the history, cultural heritage, and Asclepieian tradition…
