Meteora

One of the most impressive spots of Greece, Meteora is located on the northern part of the country. They are actually huge granite rocks in the middle of a valley and on top of these rocks monasteries were built in the Byzantine times. The sight as you approach Meteora is stunning and so is the view from Meteora down to the valley. Mount Athos and Meteora are considered the holiest regions in Greece.

Why Meteora: UNESCO Cultural and Natural World heritage site, amazing views, incredible landscape, history, architecture, religion, hiking and rock climbing destination, nature, emblematic.

Highlights: Monastery of Agios Stefanos, Monastery of Agia Triada, Monastery of Varlaam.

Tips: Suggested stay: day tour from Athens or 1 night. Car is optional.

Where is Meteora: Meteora is located in Thessaly region in Northern mainland Greece.

How to get there: Meteora is accessible by bus, car & organized tours from Athens, Thessaloniki and Halkidiki. Also it can be reached by train from Athens, Thessaloniki and few more regions. The closest train station is located in Kalambaka where you have to take a car or a taxi to continue your trip. Last but not least, the nearest Airport to Meteora is Nea Anchialos National Airport in Volos. However, If you want to travel by plane, then you should better fly to Athens or Thessaloniki in the first place, as Eleftherios Venizelos and Makedonia Airport operate all year round and then continue your trip by bus/car/organized tours/trains.

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