Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark

The remains of the ancient city of Gomfoi are located within the administrative boundaries of the Regional Unit of Karditsa – Municipality of Mouzaki, in an area that highlights the historical and strategic significance of the settlement in antiquity. Within the boundaries of the Regional Unit of Trikala – Municipality…

The Athenaios fortress is located on the narrow rocky peak of Souvlero (altitude 1008 m) on Mount Itamos, between the village of Porti to the south and the Monastery of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary at Goura to the north, on the border of the prefectures of Trikala and…

Ancient Pialia is located between Karvounolepenitsa (modern Pialia) and Xylopariko, on a conical peak (site Palaiokastro, elevation 400 m), overlooking the plain and connected to Mount Koziakas. The peak is surrounded by a strong wall, irregular isodomic trapezoidal in shape, dating to the 4th century BC, which was partially investigated…

At the base of a steep slope southwest of the village of Pyrra, lies the site of Kazania. Kazania is a series of rock pools, sculpted by the flow of water, with successive small waterfalls. The natural swirling of the torrential water in the cavities was used for washing clothes…

The artificial lake of Skepari is located 500 meters south of the homonymous settlement, with easy access via a passable dirt road. It is a reservoir that was constructed in 2009 for the collection and storage of irrigation water. The site is located in the molasse formation of Eptachori (age…

It is the newest ski center in Greece (2012) and is located at an altitude of 1650 – 1850 meters. The western part of the ski resort belongs to Epirus (Metsovo Municipality) while the eastern slopes of the ski resort are located within the Meteora – Pylis Geopark (Meteora Municipality)….