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.

Athamanian Mountains (Neraida)

GR2130013 – WIDER AREA OF THE ATAMANIC MOUNTAINS

Area Code: GR2130013 | Area: 64603.5600 hectares The area includes the mountain range of the Athamanian Mountains (Tzoumerka). The Athamanian Mountains are located in the north-western part of South Pindos, between Thessaly and Epirus. They are one of the largest mountain ranges in the country, with a length of more…

Location Athamania

Address Tzoumerka 455 00

Categories Sites of Environmental Interest

Mount Kerketio (Koziakas)

GR1440002 – MOUNT KERKETION (KOZIAKAS)

Area code: GR1440002 | Area: 50.636,99 hectares Koziakas, the Mount Kerketion, is a beautiful long mountain west of Trikala. It is located at the easternmost edge of the central Pindos. It is densely forested for the most part. The vegetation of the area includes toadstools, dry limestone meadows, dry siliceous…

Location Koziakas

Address Koziakas 420 36

Categories Sites of Environmental Interest

Aspropotamos

GR1440001 – ASPROPOTAMOS

Area Code: GR1440001 | Area: 20178.5500 hectares The region of Aspropotamos, having managed to combine its unspoilt beauty with its age-old traditions, has been included in the National List of the European Network NATURA 2000. Community Directive 92/43 with code (GR 1440001). The flora of the area is extremely rich….

Location Community of Aspropotamos

Address Aspropotamos 420 36

Categories Sites of Environmental Interest

Stone bridge of Paleokarya

Stone bridge and waterfall of Paleokarya

It stands between two waterfalls, in the Paleokarya Gorge, bridging the banks of the Portaikos. It was built around 1550 and connected Pyli and the surrounding villages with the area of Aspropotamos. It is a single-arch stone bridge with a length of 26 metres, a height of 10 metres and…

Location Paleokaria

Address Epar.Od. Paleokarias-Ropotou, Pili 420 32

Categories Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest

Stone Bridge of Pyli

Bridge of Portaikos

The bridge of Pyli or St. Vissarion or Portas is a stone arched bridge located 1.5 km east of Pyli Trikala, bridging the river Portaikos. According to the surviving inscription, it was built in 1514. The bridge of Pili was built in 1514 with the sponsorship of Vissarion II, who…

Location Pyli

Address 22nd km of the national road Trikala – Arta, Pyli 420 32

Categories Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest

Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Gavros

At the northwestern end of the meteoritic rocky cluster is the Monydrium of Agios Nikolaos Gavros, on the rock of which one finds scattered small ascetics and cells. In the same area, near the river Mekani, is the monastery of St. Nicholas, in the village of Gavros. The exterior masonry…

Location Kalambaka

Address Gavros 422 00

Categories Sites of Historical – Cultural Interest

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