Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
Geosites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Geosites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Geosites of Geological Interest
21 Geosites of natural and geological importance recognised by UNESCO. Discover the hidden treasures of Meteora – Pyli Geopark.
Geosites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
Going up to Meteora from the village of Kastraki, shortly after the chapel of Panagia Doupiani and between the ruined monasteries of Prodromos, Agia Moni and Pantokratoros, the men's Holy Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Anapausas is located on its narrow rock. The frescoes that decorate the small catholicon of the…
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In the western part of the Meteora rocks is the Monastery of Great Meteoron, built on the rock of the same name. It is the largest of the six active monasteries of Meteora, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1988. It was founded in the…
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The Monastery of All Saints, commonly called Varlaam, is built on an imposing rock, at the northwestern end of the Meteora stone town of Meteora and in close proximity to the Great Meteoro and the Monastery of Roussanos. The Monastery of Varlaam owes its name to the ascetic-recluse Varlaam, who…
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Meteora is one of the most important geological monuments in Greece. It is a complex of impressive rock formations over an area of more than 7 square kilometers, with a height of up to 200 meters and a width that varies, and in some places reaches up to 300 meters….
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At the western exit of Kalambaka city towards Kastraki, we encounter the rocks “Amparia” and “Bandova” of the Meteora complex. These two rocks are part of the Meteora Conglomerates, which are 10-20 million years old. On the surface of these two rocks we observe the characteristic ellipsoidal cavities called “tafoni”….
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Among the rock formations of Meteora, an impressive styloid rock formation that resembles a stone needle stands out. “Adrachti” (Needle or Spindle) as it has been known through recent history, is a single pillar located south of Kastraki among the large rocks of Meteora, such as Modi and Agia. Meteora…
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