The Meteora
For those who don’t know, the main attraction of Kalambaka and Kastraki is the Meteora (Μετέωρα). There are 6 monastries built on rocks on the egde of the Plain of Thessaly. This is one of the largest and one of… Continue Reading
Meteora
The Traditional Village of Kastraki
“Welcome in the Traditional Village of Kastraki” reads the sign on the outskirts of the village. Kastraki (Καστράκι) is a very nice village. Kalambaka is a big town, but Kastraki has, I think, more character to it and offers better… Continue Reading
The Train to Kalambaka
After a five-and-a-half hour train journey from Athens, I have arrived at the Meteora (Μετέωρα). From the railway station in Kalambaka (Καλαμπάκα) I paid €5 for a taxi to Kastraki (Καστράκι), the next village, where I have double room with… Continue Reading