Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
21 Geosites
Natural monuments that highlight geological processes, such as the imposing cliffs of Meteora, the gorges and river valleys.
Sites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Sites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
Impressive double-arched stone bridge of Aspropotamos (Acheloos River) with a span of 12.5 meters near the community of Anthousa. The bridge of Michos marked the beginning of the mule track that followed the route from the villages of Aspropotamos to those of Tzoumerka. It is located near the provincial road…
View moreBetween the mountain ranges of Triggia and Koziakas, a plateau is created where the Pertouliotika Meadows extend, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters. It is an alpine landscape of exceptional aesthetics with abundant aquatic life and a variety of flora. The meadows are a magnet for all visitors to…
View moreArea Code: GR1440005 | Area: 71859,54 hectares The Antichasia Mountains and Meteora protected area occupies the largest part of the Antichasia Mountains, which are located in the northeastern part of the Prefecture of Trikala. It is a hilly and semi-mountainous area, with altitudes of up to 1,500m. and is crossed…
View moreArea Code: GR1440006 | Area: 19809,03 hectares Kerketion Oros (Koziakas) is a mountain at the left edge of central Pindhos range, with bare and rocky ridges and peaks but also with fir forests and open structure ravine forests. The vegetation of the area includes phrygana, dry calcareous grasslands, dry siliceous…
View moreMeteora 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….
View moreArea Code: GR2130006 | Area: 7256,37 hectares The area of Metsovo (Anilio-Katara) is the natural border between the North and South Pindos mountain ranges and also the main pass from Epirus to Thessaly. The protected area includes two summits Voulgaris (1821 m) and Thanasakis (1820 m) of Mt. Zygos (north-east…
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