More than 1,000 climbers, journalists and tourists will be disappointed this year after the Central Archaeological Council of Greece (KAS) banned a climbing festival from taking place in the rock formations of Meteora in Central Greece.
The annual climbing contest, known as Petzl Roc Trip, had been scheduled to take place from September 29 to October 3, 2014. According to KAS, the organizers of the event had not submitted all necessary details regarding the climbing routes and parallel activities that would take place during the festival.
However, they denied that the monastic community of Meteora was in any way involved in their final decision.
Greek political party To Potami criticized the council’s decision.
“We have to make use of our land in a way that is beneficial for future generations, without prejudice and red tape getting in the way, but of course, always respectful of the natural beauty and history of the place,” noted their statement.
In fact, two members of To Potami had been scheduled to climb the rocks of Meteora as a symbolic move of criticism against the council’s decision.
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