Category: Geotourism
The Meteora-Pyli Geopark offers a complete geotourism experience, combining geological heritage with nature, tradition and local hospitality.
Geoactivities
Discover unique geo-activities in the Meteora-Pyli Geopark! Enjoy rafting, skiing, hiking, climbing, cycling, truffle hunting and horseback riding in an enchanting natural landscape.
Geofestivals
Experience the magic of the Geofestivals at Meteora-Gate Geopark! Events full of culture, tradition, flavours and natural beauties that connect nature with local heritage.
Geogift
With products made from natural ingredients of the geopark, visitors can take a piece of the authenticity and beauty of the place with them. Each gift tells a story connected to the geological wealth of the region.
Geohotels – Geohouses
Unique hospitality experience. Guests enjoy the warmth of the local way of life, genuine hospitality and the connection with the cultural heritage of the region.
Geopark Food
The GeoCafés and GeoRestaurants of the geopark are unique gastronomic destinations. With menus inspired by the geological elements of the region.
Georoutes
Discover the unique geological and cultural richness of the area through the Georoutes of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark. These carefully designed routes highlight impressive geological formations, biodiversity, and the deep connection between humans and nature that has shaped the landscape over the centuries.
Museums
Explore the museums of the Meteora-Gate Geopark! Discover the rich geological, cultural and historical heritage of the region through exhibits that bring history and nature to life.
Starting from Pertouli, we follow the main road. After passing through the villages of Desi and Agios Nikolaos, we arrive in the Aspropotamos area, named after the Aspropotamos River, also known as the Achelous. Before reaching the Alexiou Bridge, the road splits. We take the uphill road toward the villages…
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This perimetric route offers visitors the chance to traverse a large portion of the mountainous region of the Geopark, starting from either Kalampaka or Pyli. The journey passes through the Aspropotamos area, the Athamanic Mountains, Trigia, and Koziakas, crossing both small and large picturesque villages of the Pindos range, as…
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tarting from Pyli, this route takes you on a full circuit around Mount Koziakas (Kerketio), offering a wide variety of landscapes and experiences. Much of the route roughly follows the Koziakas Thrust Geosite, a major fault line where the geological formations of Koziakas have been thrust over the formations of…
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This route follows the perimeter of the Malakassiotis Valley. The first half, from Kalampaka to Panagia, runs along the old Kalampaka–Ioannina National Road, while the remainder follows the local road network. Along the road and on the surrounding hills, visitors can observe unique outcrops of ophiolites—ancient submarine volcanic rocks. These…
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The impressive rock formations of Meteora are not limited to the well-known areas of Kalampaka and Kastraki, but also extend north of Kalampaka into a wider region of Chasia, encompassing villages such as Agios Dimitrios and Gavros. This lesser-known area is crossed by a dense network of hiking trails, offering…
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This magnificent scenic route allows visitors to explore and observe the full range of impressive geological formations that define the Pindos Geotectonic Zone. The Pindos formations—including limestones, cherts, radiolarites, and sandstones—appear in repetitive sequences, a result of intense folding and thrusting. The region’s tectonic deformation has created the almost vertical…
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