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.
Among the rock formations of Meteora, an impressive columnar rock formation stands out that looks like a stone spine. The impressive relief of the area has been created by tectonic deformation and erosion. The tectonic deformation caused the fragmentation of the cobblestone formations. Then, differential erosion by water and wind…
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At the western exit of Kalambaka, on the slopes of the rocks “Amparia” and “Bandova” of Meteora, impressive ellipse-shaped cavities are found. These impressive formations are called “tafoni”. It is a characteristic structure caused by selective or differential erosion of the rock surface, mainly by the action of wind and…
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Theopetra Cave is formed in Cretaceous limestones located close to Theopetra village of the Meteora municipality. It is situated on the northeast side of a limestone rock formation located 3 km south of Kalambaka, at an altitude of almost 330m above sea level and 100m above the valley of Pinios…
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