Meteora, the miracle of nature and life.

Meteora, the miracle of nature and life

Discover Meteora, a harmonious blend of nature's magnificence and spiritual resonance. Nestled in Thessaly, Greece, Meteora showcases awe-inspiring rock formations sculpted by time, an embodiment of tranquility suspended between earth and sky. This revered site flourished as Greece's second-largest monastic community, a sanctuary for ascetics since the 9th century. Amidst challenging eras, the surviving six monasteries - Metamorphosis, Varlaam, Saint Nikolas, Holy Trinity, Saint Stephan, and Roussanou - stand as cultural and spiritual treasures. Saint Stephan and Roussanou are the sole nunneries among them.

Delve into Meteora's stories, architecture, and spiritual significance for a transformative journey. Explore living history, find serenity, and embrace the profound spirituality of this enchanting destination, where nature and devotion intertwine seamlessly. Embark on a pilgrimage to Meteora and experience a realm where the divine and the earthly coexist in harmony.

Local cuisine

Choose the nearby village of Kastraki or the town of Kalambaka to try local specialties of the area in the numerous restaurants. Dishes rich in flavours, and a wide variety of meats, edible salads and fruits will leave you completely satisfied.

Best time to visit Meteora

You can visit Meteora all year round. Try not to visit during the summer months to avoid the crowds and the long waiting time under the sun. Autumn and spring are suggested as the most ideal and relaxing.

Before you choose to visit a monastery, be sure to find out the visiting hours of each monastery. The schedule is divided into winter (from November 1 to March 31) and summer (April 1 to October 30) with each monastery adjusting the visiting hours according to its statute.

How to use transportation in Meteora

Transfer from/to Meteora

Meteora can be reached by road via Kalambaka.

Kalambaka is 229kms from Thessaloniki and 354kms from Athens.

We recommend a Car Rental or an Organized tour from one of the two cities. Kalambaka can also be reached via train.

Public transportation

The access to each monastery is easily achieved by private car or by buses that are parked in the parking spaces of each monastery.

The monasteries are connected to each other by an asphalt road but the distance is not small. From the entrance of the parking lot to the entrance of the monastery, the access is with stairs carved in the rock and with an uphill, steep slope, which is why the use of comfortable shoes is recommended.