Meteora, Kastraki

Amazing and out of this world landscape with an interesting story. The impenetrable monasteries are perched proudly on the rocks from a distance. The historical way to the top was to get hoisted up a rope and a net. The modern way is to hike up steep steps which reveals amazing views. The monasteries are beautiful and well kept.

The Meteora Monasteries are really out of this world. They stand on weird rock pillars but once you have climbed the steps to the monastery then you are in a most holy and quiet place. The views are spectacular and the price is only €3 per person. No restaurants are available so take drinks with you especially on a hot day. The Monasteries are difficult to reach for persons with mobility impairment. Try to go after 12 so as to avoid the coach tourists. Check website as each monastery is closed at least on one weekday. Enjoy the experience. Really worth a visit.

Should be listed as one of the true wonders of the World. First, the view. It's really difficult (if not impossible) to describe the sweeping beauty of the centuries old monasteries built on the top of rocks framed by surrounding mountains and small villages. Then the monasteries themselves. Some of them are not very easy to visit (although it's not as difficult as you might think based on clever pictures), some of them are just a few easy steps from the parking lots. Extremely well maintained, amazing interior, the best samples of the Greek Church. People around here are not exactly very friendly. They keep a certain distance mostly because of the huge number of visitors. Guides are very knowledgeable.

Extraordinary piece of nature. Well worth a visit. We stayed in Kalampaka for 1 night. We took the bus to the top and walked back down. We visited one monastery which did the trick for us. On our walk we passed by different great viewpoints. After a while, you can take the monk's path down back to Kalabaka. About a 30' walk through nature with views from below this time.

A must visit place. Unique landscape and true treasure of heritage. A history of survival that motivates and makes you reflect how to take courage and protect whats is dear to the end.