What to do in Meteora

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Meteora: What to do when you get there?

Meteora is a complex of monasteries build on solid rocks that reach 550m at the highest point. You can reach Meteora by flying to Athens or Thessaloniki airport. The rock formations can be found in the north western part of Greece, near the city of Kalambaka.

You can go hiking, trekking, cycling or mountain biking in Meteora. Nearby you can find the Pindus Mountains where you usually go for hiking, or the Pineios river, ideal for rafting.

These immense, solid rocks, split by earthquakes, weathered by water and wind over millions of years, are nature’s authentic masterpiece. Emerging about 25 million years ago as the elevated seabed material that was the outcome of strong tectonic movements, the Meteora rocks became a shelter of humankind.

The first hermits arrived in this area to seek spiritual isolation and inhabited the caves of the rocks, with the sole aid of ropes and ladders. Common existential needs and strong religious faith compelled them to live united in the first monastic communities, their common drive of faith guiding them towards the unrepeated construction of monasteries of highest architectural and artistic value.

The 24 monasteries emerged on the countless summits of the rocks from the 14th until the 16th century, 6 of them remaining to be explored and admired by all. These monasteries became the centers of the Orthodox creed in the Byzantine era, having produced some of the best pieces of religious art and craft and still possessing a collection of precious manuscripts, which today are on display in their museums.

The Meteora monasteries have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and the Meteora-Antichassia region has been officially declared a Natura 2000 Ecological Zone by the Greek Ministry of Environment, for the protection of rare species of birds and flowers.

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Ginette T., Canada — 05/07/2024
5/5
A super activity with the family. The views are just breathtaking
Agne B., Ireland — 13/04/2024
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Kostas was a great instructor, the routes were fun and the views breathtaking.
Adriaan J., Netherlands — 23/03/2019
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Very supportive and patient guide. Enjoyed the activity a lot!
Karanvir Singh U., United Kingdom — 29/10/2017
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Challenging, do expect a bit of a workout! But they help you all the way!
Myriam D., Canada — 03/07/2018
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Great for a beginner, but definitely not enough challenge for somebody who climbs. I mentioned to the organizer and guide that I climb a lot, and yet he takes us to a beginner wall, AND charged me 15 euros more (I had already paid 60) because he said it's more expensive for advanced....They used the same equipment, and what I did what definitely not challenging...Bummer. Also, communication is less than soso with the provider. Would not recommend.

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