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Town in Thessaly, Greece
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Άγιος Νικόλαος Αναπαυσάς
The Holy Monastery of Saint Nikolas of Anapafsas was founded at the end of the 14th century. It is the smallest monastery in Meteora.
Αγία Βαρβάρα Ρουσσάνου
The main cathedral, celebrating the memory of Santa Barbara, was founded at the end of the 16th century and was decorated 30 years later.
Βαρλαάμ
The Monastery of Varlaam is the second largest monastery of Meteora. A monk named Varlaam who scaled the rocks in 1350 and began construction on the monasteries. Varlaam built three churches by hoisting materials up the face of the cliffs. The museum is open to travelers and contains a wide array of relics and ecclesiastical treasures.
Μεγάλο Μετέωρο
The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron is the oldest and largest of the monasteries of Meteora. The monastery is believed to have been built just before the mid-14th century by a monk from Mount Athos named Saint Athanasios the Meteorite.
Αγία Τριάδα
The Monastery of Holy Trinity is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top, the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating!
Άγιος Στέφανος
This is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance.
Μουσείο Φυσικής Ιστορίας Μετεώρων και Μουσείο Μανιταριών
The ground floor features a number of dioramas with taxidermy birds and mammals from around the world. The top floor is filled with over-the-top mushroom dioramas, murals and fun facts. Check the gift shop for a variety of dried mushroom treats.
The Church of the Koimisis tis Theotokou is Kalambaka’s historic cathedral, dating largely to the 14th century but built on the site of a much earlier early Christian basilica. Inside, rare features include a large stone ambo, early architectural fragments and layers of frescoes spanning several centuries. It makes a rewarding stop alongside the monasteries of Meteora.
A limestone cave that shows evidences of human habitation for much of the past 50,000 years. There are unverified claims that the cave contains a low wall, built in approximately 21,000 BC. If true, this would be the oldest known example of a human-made structure.
Μετεώρων Πανόραμα
With open wifi and view to the mountains and the valley.
Their menu puts an emphasis on local specialties not commonly seen elsewhere, as well as a few monastery recipes.
Ρόμπος Χαλβαδοποια
Baking up desserts since 1924. Their signature sweet is the Halvas Sapouné, a big corn flour-based pie with a toasted crust.
If you are looking for a light meal, this ouzeri was excellent and cheap. Live music when the owner's friends come along at night.
24 hr reception, car and motorbike rental, concierge, daily maid service, Doctor (upon request,) fax and photocopy service free wifi throughout the hotel with an 'internet corner', private parking, safe deposit box satellite TV, tour desk.
A quality establishment at decent prices, cheaper than most places in the area. If it is not busy, price may be reduced if you don't want breakfast or AC. Great view of the rocks, free internet and Wi-Fi. Clean, comfortable, and nice. You will get your money's worth here. The owner is a great guy as well, speaking excellent English and offering good advice.
A charming and cheap hotel on the foothills of Meteora with a panoramic view of the rocks.
3-star hotel. Take your coffee or drink at the rooftop bar with views over the Meteora. All rooms have A/C and there is free breakfast and Internet.
Totis Theano
Clean, comfortable, close to the centre of town. Some rooms have partial views of the monasteries. There have been complaints about the behaviour of the owner.
San Giorgio Villa is small budget accommodation property, the so-called "Meteora's Budget Accommodations", on the road to the holy rocks.
In the old habitation of one of the most impressive picturesque villages of Greece, this old mansion of the 19th century has been renovated to become a most attractive luxury small hotel.
Excellent hotel. Comfortable. Air conditioned (silent and efficient). Amazing view to the Cliff of Meteora. Warm and friendly atmosphere. the hotel provides personal care, good breakfast in a beautiful garden. Wi-Fi access. Near cafes and restaurants.
A morning street market for fresh produce
By bus
KTEL Trikala operates local and intercity buses in the Trikala regional unit, which includes Kalambaka. Reservations become available about 3-4 weeks in advance.
By car
The drive from Athens takes about 4 hours.
By plane
The nearest major airports are Athens (ATH) and Thessaloniki (SKG).
By bus
There is a local Kalambaka-Meteora bus (€2, Dec 2025) that departs Kalambaka bus station a few times a day, going to Kastraki and each of the six monasteries.
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