We all heard about the numerous benefits that the hiking has, and some of us we fancy with this idea. But why to choose to hike in Meteora instead of having the regular bus trip? Here are my 9 suggestions: 1. Exercise Hiking is great for […]
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We are happy to announce you that the first hatchling of the Egyptian_vulture (Neophron percnopterus) at Meteora is a fact! After 42 days of patient incubation, the only pair of the Egyptian Vulture of Meteora saw their previous days of hard work being rewarded. The first […]
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As mentioned in the first part of the article, the archive of the monastery is very rich and interesting, preserving documents of the Byzantine period, the post Byzantine period and later periods. Chrysobulls, Metropolitan documents, Patriarchical sigillia, etc which are kept here, are great heirlooms and […]
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The Egyptian vulture, (Neophron percnopterus), also called the white scavenger vulture or the pharaoh’s chicken, is recognized as a symbol of the region of Meteora. It is the smallest of the four species of European vultures, as it has a small size (wingspan of 180 cm […]
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There is a saying that Faith nourishes the soul and Knowledge the mind. The library of the Great Meteoron monastery is a combination of both. The monks for centuries in that monastery devoted their lives to God but also to the preservation of knowledge through time. […]
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Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris), is a small low-growing shrub and is commonly cultivated as an annual, though it can persist as an evergreen perennial in warm climates. The stems are somewhat woody and bear simple leaves that are oval to linear and arranged oppositely. The tiny tubular flowers are borne in whorls along the stems […]
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They say that faith can make people do impossible and amazing things and one of the best examples of that lies in the heart of Greece, on top of the unique rock formations of Meteora to be exact. On the steepest rocks of Meteora you can […]
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In Greece, the first day of May, or “Protomaya”, as in many other countries, is equivalent to the Labor Day. Being a traditional European spring celebration, May Day is a national holiday in several European countries. It is an important day and we celebrate the achievements […]
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In the small village of Kastraki, which is surrounded by the imposing rocks of Meteora, every year after Easter a unique tradition, allover Greece, takes place. The day of the celebration of St. George (April 23) all the villagers gather early in the morning underneath a […]
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One of the most important projects in Thessaly, Meteora Planetarium, is now open. Operating since 2017, it gives the opportunity to observe in three dimensions (3DS) the stunning history of the creation of Meteora and the rare beauties of the mountain of the Ancient gods, of […]
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