Category: Geosites of Meteora – Pyli Geopark
The geosites of the Geopark combine unique geological history, natural beauty, rich biodiversity and cultural significance.
Geological Geosites
Natural monuments that highlight geological processes, such as the imposing cliffs of Meteora, the gorges and river valleys.
Sites of archeological interest
Sites that bear witness to man’s primeval relationship with space, such as caves, archaeological sites and recorded prehistoric traces.
Sites of Environmental Interest
Areas of rare natural beauty and biodiversity, hosting unique ecosystems and species of flora and fauna.
Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest
Points of particular cultural importance, such as historical monuments, traditional settlements, monasteries and myths associated with the place.
They nest in the heart of the University Forest of Pertouli, in South Pindos, between Elati and Pertouli. They are located at an altitude of 1150 metres, between the Koziakas and Boundura mountains and crossed by the Xeria River, a tributary of the Aspropotamos River. They are 42 km from…
View moreArea Code: GR1440005 | Area: 71859,54 hectares The area is characterized by the presence of a variety of fairly well-preserved tree and woody ecotypes. An outstanding feature of the area is its biodiversity. It is of great botanical and zoological value due to the presence of a large number of…
View moreArea Code: GR1440006 | Area: 19809,03 hectares Mount Kerketio (Koziakas) is located at the eastern end of the central Pindos mountain range. It is characterized by bare and rocky ridges and peaks, but also by forested gorges and spruce forests. The vegetation of the area includes toadstools, dry limestone meadows,…
View moreMeteora is one of the most important geological monuments of Greece. It is a complex of impressive rock formations, with a height of up to 200 m and a width that varies, and in some places, reaches up to 300 m. On the top of many of these rocks, Byzantine…
View moreArea Code: GR2130006 | Area: 7256,37 hectares The area of Metsovo (Anilio – Katara) with GR (2130006) is included in the European Ecological Network "Natura 2000", based on the Community Directives 92/43 and 2009/147 (79/409).It is located in the "passage" from Thessaly to Epirus and occupies the area of Metsovo…
View moreArea Code: GR2130007 | Area: 20344,99 hectares Mount Lakmos is designated as a Site of Community Importance and a Special Protection Area (SPA) for birds with the code (GR2130007). Lakmos is an elongated, imposing mountain range with beautiful alpine plateaus that rises like a giant wall between the geographical areas…
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