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September 13 — 1st UNESCO International Day of Caves and Karst This year, for the first time, the world is celebrating the International Day of Caves and Karst. A new UNESCO international day dedicated to the importance, beauty, and fragility of a landscape we almost never see—because it lies beneath…

O Πολιτιστικός και Μορφωτικός Σύλλογος “ΟΙ ΓΟΜΦΟΙ” υπό την αιγίδα του Δήμου Πύλης , της Περιφέρειας Θεσσαλίας – Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Τρικάλων και του Γεωπάρκου Μετεώρων -Πύλης, διοργανώνει Κυριακή 4 Οκτωβρίου 2026 τον 4ο αγώνα Γόμφοι trail , «Στα μονοπάτια των προγόνων μας» στην ευρύτερη περιοχή της Τοπικής Κοινότητας Γόμφων Τρικάλων….

The Trikala Motorcycle Club (MO.LE.T.), in collaboration with the Region of Thessaly—Trikala Regional Unit, will host the “2026 Pan-Hellenic ENDURO Rally” from September 11 to 13, 2026. The event will be centered at the Pertouliotika Meadows and the designated area of Kerketi Extreme Sports, just 1 km away from the…

On Friday, September 4, 2026, at 8:30 p.m., Ludovikos of Anogia will give a concert at Theopetra Park, across from the Theopetra Cave Documentation and Education Center, organized by the Municipality of Meteora. The concert, titled “The Culture of Stone,” is the culmination of a two-day series of events dedicated…

The Meteora–Pyli Geopark, recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, encompasses the Municipalities of Meteora and Pyli and covers an area of 2,409.5 km². The Geopark’s cultural highlight is undoubtedly the complex of monasteries built atop the rocks of Meteora, whose significance was recognised by UNESCO in 1988 through their designation…

Kalambaka hosted an international visit as part of the European SustainTour project, with the participation of universities, educational organizations, and institutions from Greece and the wider Balkan region. The Meteora Municipality area was selected as the study site due to the particular interest presented by the UNESCO-recognized Meteora–Pili Geopark, as…

Yesterday, June 30, 2026, at the Meteora Natural History Museum and Mushroom Museum, the Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding for the promotion of the Meteora–Pili Geopark was signed between the Thessaly Regional Development Agency “THESSALOMA S.A.,” as the Coordinating Body of the Meteora–Pili Geopark – Pyli and the Museum. The…

The proceedings of the 6th Conference of the UNESCO Global Geoparks of Greece and Cyprus, hosted in Anogia at the Psiloritis Geopark, concluded on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with great success and strong participation. The conference, themed “The Role of Geotourism and Other Forms of Alternative Tourism in the Sustainable…

The Municipality of Pyli and the Municipal Community of Pialeia are honored to invite you to the “Pialeia Asclepieia 2026,” which will take place on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Central Square of Pialeia. The event is dedicated to the history, cultural heritage, and Asclepieian tradition…

Pyli, Trikala – May 16, 2026 Today, in the heart of Pyli, at the gateway to the Pindos mountain range, citizens, organizations, and the people who live and breathe in its shadow unite our voices and stand firmly against the attempted alteration of our homeland. Our mountains are not mere…

The three-day programme of joint activities and meetings between the UNESCO Global Geoparks of Grevena–Kozani, Vikos–Aoos and Meteora–Pyli was successfully completed from 15 to 17 May 2026 in Pentalofos, Voio, Kozani, under the theme: “UNESCO Geoparks and the Art of Stone.” Through the excellent organization and outstanding hospitality of the…

From May 15 to 17, a particularly important meeting for cooperation and cultural exchange will take place in Pentaloofo, Voio, Kozani, among the three neighboring UNESCO Global Geoparks: Viko-Aoos Geopark, Grevena-Kozani Geopark, and Meteora-Pili Geopark. The meeting highlights the importance of cooperation among geoparks for the protection and promotion of…