Category: Geosites of Environmental Interest

At the base of a steep slope southwest of the village of Pyrra, lies the site of Kazania. Kazania is a series of rock pools, sculpted by the flow of water, with successive small waterfalls. The natural swirling of the torrential water in the cavities was used for washing clothes…

The artificial lake of Skepari is located 500 meters south of the homonymous settlement, with easy access via a passable dirt road. It is a reservoir that was constructed in 2009 for the collection and storage of irrigation water. The site is located in the molasse formation of Eptachori (age…

It is the newest ski center in Greece (2012) and is located at an altitude of 1650 – 1850 meters. The western part of the ski resort belongs to Epirus (Metsovo Municipality) while the eastern slopes of the ski resort are located within the Meteora – Pylis Geopark (Meteora Municipality)….

The Pertouli ski center is easily accessible, friendly to both experienced and novice skiers, and is located in a very beautiful location, in the Pertouli meadows, among the fir trees. The facilities and slopes of the ski resort are located on the smooth slopes of the Pindos Flysch and the…

The Lake is located approximately 600 meters after the village of Agios Bessarion in the direction of Fylira. It has a maximum width of 150 meters and a maximum depth of 10 meters. The Agios Vissarion reservoir was created for irrigation purposes in 2008. The dam and the basin of…

The Baros Pass or Neck is one of the three main passes of Pindos mountain range and is located on the western edge of Meteora-Pyli Geopark (Aspropotamos area). At 1,905 meters above sea level, it is the highest road pass in the country. The road connects Anthousa and Chaliki (Aspropotamos,…