Meteora Reviews -General

It is simply an amazing place. I have traveled a great deal and I have never seen rocks like these! The hikes are amazing, there are a million fab picnic spots. If you want to drive, the roads are excellent (possible a bit hairy in the winter if it's icy) and the signs are plentifyl. Only 4 hours easy drive from Athens. The Monastaries are fascinating. There is also a lovely convent where the nuns could not have been nicer to us and they sell honey and jam and soap and other wonderful things. It is really a magical place.

The larger monastaries in Meteora that get the big tour busses also have lunch wagons nearby and there are a couple of areas where there was quite a bit of trash just carelessly thrown by people. If there was a way to get people to bring the trash back to a large receptical, that would be great. Maybe a deposit on the bottles or something? Then they could be recycled.

We stayed in the larger town of Kalambaka at the Elena Guest House. The Elena was wonderful. Steps from the foot path and just about 5-7 minutes walk from the center of town. We ate at the Taverna right on the square. The food was great and the waiters really nice and fun. The center of Kalambaka is beautiful with a lighted square and a fountain and lots of shops and places to eat. A lovely town. Kastraki, just next door, is a bit smaller, but also very nice. Whatever you do, do not certainly forget your camera!