Category: Geofestivals

On September 15, the town of Pyli honors its patron and local saint, Saint Vissarion, who was born in Pyli and is regarded as the protector of the wider region. Located 5 km from Pyli, the Monastery of Saint Vissarion stands in a lush natural landscape overlooking the plain of…

Every year on August 22nd and 23rd, the town of Pyli hosts its Religious and Commercial Fair, held in honor of the "Nine Days of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary", celebrated at the historic church of Porta Panagia.Following the Vespers service at Porta Panagia, visitors begin to gather in…

The time has come for dancing and celebration! The Cultural Association of Pyli organizes a rich summer program every year full of music, tradition, and community spirit. Evenings dedicated to Portino expatriates Concert on the Steps (across from Pyli Town Hall) Folk Music Night (Square near the Fire Department) Choral…

June 8–9, 1943 – In the two-day Battle of Porta, 150 ELAS fighters and 80–100 reserve ELAS members, despite being poorly equipped, managed to hold back 4,500 Italian troops—supported by artillery, air force, cavalry, and infantry—at the mountain pass of Porta. This battle marked the first organized act of resistance…

An institution that is awaited every year by both the residents of the Municipality of Meteora and its visitors is the Wine Festival in Kastraki at the end of August. Attendees can have fun listening to folk and folk music, tasting sausages and souvlaki and of course, drinking plenty of…

The Chestnut Festival is organized at the end of every October at the "Goura" location of Kastania. It is a great success as more and more people attend to enjoy the boiled or roasted chestnuts and other delicacies offered free of charge to visitors. The fresh chestnuts from the region…