Vlachava

Vlachava (Greek: Βλαχάβα) is a village in Meteora municipality, Thessaly, Greece. It is located on a hill overlooking Kalambaka and the Meteora monastery complex.[2]

Vlachava
Βλαχάβα
View of Vlachava (middle left) from the statue of Thymios Vlachavas on St. Dimitrios Rock
Vlachava
Coordinates: 39.7718957846°N 21.6579563819°E / 39.7718957846; 21.6579563819
CountryGreece
Administrative regionThessaly
Regional unitTrikala
MunicipalityMeteora
Municipal unitKalampaka
Elevation
910 m (2,990 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
  Community169
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)

Geography

The town is situated at 910 meters above sea level.[3] A paved road connects it with Skepari (Σκεπάρι) in the northwest and the monasteries of Meteora to the south.

Demographics

The number of residents varies by season. There are generally a few hundred residents. During the summer, the population doubles.[4]

Economy

The primary economic activities are agriculture and tourism.[4]

Attractions

  • A chapel dedicated to the Panagia (Virgin Mary) is located about 6 km north of the village center.[5]

Notable people

See also

References

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