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The event “The Pialeia Museum in the Digital Age” was successfully organized by the Municipality of Pyli as part of the Pyli-Meteora Geopark’s activities during the summer season. It attracted a large number of visitors from the wider region, including locals and many tourists, who showed great interest in the…
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As part of the European Geoparks Week 2024, students from the wider area, along with visitors and tourists, participated in a series of activities organized by the Municipality of Pyli at various outdoor locations throughout the Pyli- Meteora Geopark. The event included interactive sessions about the significance of the geopark,…
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The bike ride organized by the Municipality of Meteora as part of the European Geoparks Week events was an excellent opportunity for participants to get to know the unique Trikala-Meteora Geopark, exploring its natural and cultural heritage. It was a route that combined adventure with the beauty of nature and…
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In the region of the Pyli-Meteora Geopark, a unique event was held to revive old traditional activities, organized by the Municipality of Pyli, offering both young and old an unforgettable experience. Adults passed on the traditions, customs, and values of the wider Geopark area to the children through play, highlighting…
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On June 2, 2024, an impressive event entitled “Light and Sound in Meteora” took place, which captivated the audience with its unique combination of illuminated balloons and musical performances in the magical setting of Meteora. The event, which was organized by the Municipality of Meteora, aimed to promote the landscapes…
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The team of the Meteora – Pyli aspiring UNESCO Global Geopark sent the Organization a voluminous file, where the wealth of the area is recorded. ERT journalist Vangelis Mitrousias crosses the Gate of Thessaly almost every day. Τhe rocks of Meteora dominate the geopark, which is preparing to join the…
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Historical memory and cultural heritage are integral elements of the identity and character of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark. On Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the Municipality of Pyli and the Municipal Community of Pialeia are organizing the 26th Tsiavaliaria Festival at the site of the monument dedicated to Vasileios…
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On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the 1st Elementary School of Kalambaka successfully hosted an educational event organized by the UNESCO Meteora–Pyli Global Geopark in collaboration with the Trikala Primary Education Directorate, in celebration of UNESCO’s International Geodiversity Day. As part of the initiative “The Geopark’s Rocks Through the Eyes of…
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A unique competition for residents of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark, in celebration of International Geodiversity Day! To mark International Geodiversity Day, celebrated annually on October 6, the UNESCO Meteora–Pili Global Geopark invites local residents to participate in the “EGN Fossil of the Year 2027” art contest. The competition is organized at…
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An educational initiative for elementary schools in Kalambaka and an innovative contest for the “EGN Fossil of the Year 2027” To mark International Geodiversity Day on October 6, the Meteora–Pyli UNESCO Global Geopark invites people of all ages to learn more about the region’s geological heritage and discover the stories…
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Professionals, businesses, and organizations gathered in Kalambaka with the shared goal of creating new experiences and partnerships for the region With the participation of professionals, businesses, and local organizations, the Meteora–Pyli UNESCO Global Geopark held an event in Kalambaka on the theme “Geotourism Development and Local Collaborations”, in celebration of…
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The Municipality of Meteora welcomed an international team of 30 geoscientists from various countries as part of the international conference “Near Surface Geophysics ’26,” organized in Thessaloniki by the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE). The group, accompanied by Alexandros Hatzipetros, Vice Chair of the Department of Geology at…
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Public event on Tuesday, September 29, in celebration of World Tourism Day To mark World Tourism Day, the Meteora–Pili Geopark is organizing the event “Geotourism Development and Local Partnerships,” on Tuesday, September 29, in Kalambaka, with the aim of providing information and fostering meaningful dialogue with professionals and businesses active…
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Information, environmental awareness, and active participation in observance of World Cleanup Day An information and symbolic cleanup event took place with great success today, Monday, September 21, 2026, in Pyli; organized by the Meteora-Pyli Geopark in collaboration with the Municipality of Pyli and the Trikala Primary Education Directorate, the event…
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Two actions in Kalabaka and Pyli focusing on local community participation in the protection of geosites Through two different yet complementary actions in Kalabaka and Pyli, the Meteora–Pyli Geopark is marking World Cleanup Day (20 September), highlighting the importance of active local community participation in protecting the area’s natural, geological…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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