Category: Geosites of Geological Interest

The ophiolite outcrops around the village of Panagia are among the most interesting outcrops of the ophiolite sequence of the Pindos Mountain range. The Pindos ophiolites represent parts of the Tethys oceanic lithosphere that were emplaced over the Pindos flysch during the Tertiary. The ophiolitic rocks of Pindus include basic…

The Voliotis sinkhole is located in the Koziakas mountain range at an altitude of 1750 meters. Sinkholes are formed by the erosion created by the flow of groundwater, usually in limestone rocks. The sinkhole is 92 meters deep. It has no decoration, while at the bottom it hosts a small…

In the Portaikos area there are impressive folds of rocks composed of multi-colored formations. These are created due to the folding of geological formations due to the compressive forces exerted on them, forming impressive tectonic structures. In the area, red hornblende/radiolarites appear within the limestone rocks, which are created at…

The Portaikos Valley is an exceptional geotope full of natural beauty. It is crossed by the Portaikos River. The Portaikos river drains the southwestern part of Trikala. The total area of ​​its drainage basin is 294 square kilometers. The main branch of the river starts from Stournareika in South Pindos,…

Following the Kalambaka – Ioannina national road, the visitor ascends towards Chasia mountains. On the slopes of Kratsovo or Vigla Mt, at an altitude of 750 m, the visitor can enjoy the panoramic view of the area around the Malakasiotis valley. The road passes through Megali Kerasia, Orthovouni and Trygona,…