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]

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

  1. ^ "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών 2021, Μόνιμος Πληθυσμός κατά οικισμό" [Results of the 2021 Population - Housing Census, Permanent population by settlement] (in Greek). Hellenic Statistical Authority. 29 March 2024.
  2. ^ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org.
  3. ^ "Βλαχάβα ΤΡΙΚΑΛΩΝ, Δήμος ΚΑΛΑΜΠΑΚΑΣ | buk.gr". buk.gr (in Greek).
  4. ^ a b "Η Βλαχάβα του Δήμου Καλαμπάκας". www.kalabakacity.gr (in Greek). August 3, 2007.
  5. ^ "Το σπηλαιώδες ξωκκλήσι* της Παναγίας στη Βλαχάβα Καλαμπάκας" (in Greek). March 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Παπά Θύμιος Βλαχάβας: Ο Επαναστάτης και μάρτυρας". Ενωμένη Ρωμηοσύνη (in Greek). April 7, 2022.
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