Are you searching to find the most convenient way to get to Meteora from Athens? This blog post was written with the sole purpose to help choose the best possible way on how to get at Meteora from Athens. Based on our experience, we came to recognize two main categories of Meteora visitors arriving from

A Breathtaking Day of Hiking
A Breathtaking Day of Hiking

The clouds hung high over our heads and enhanced the appearance of the Meteora Monasteries in an almost sinister fashion. Skies were dark and the air chilled, but the gloriousness of the Meteora Monasteries shone bright as if the sun was beaming down like a spotlight. Today I had the pleasure of going on a

The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora
The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora

The Ascetic Monastic Tradition of Meteora The Holy Meteora, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, features towering rocks that reach heights of over 600 meters. Centuries ago, this remarkable location attracted the hermit monks of Meteora, who laid the foundations for the site to become one of the most significant Eastern Orthodox monastic communities. Perched atop

A few tips and ideas to make a memorable visit at Meteora
A few tips and ideas to make a memorable visit at Meteora

The majority of our 3 million visitors tend to organize very hasty trips to Meteora of just 1 day or even less of only a few hours! Visiting the area and all the monasteries in only 1 day let alone in a few hours is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all

The return of the Neophrons
Most of the locals remember the times when large birds of prey flew graciously among the high tops of the rocks here in Meteora. Eagles, vultures, hawks and other majestic birds of prey dwelled in large numbers the steep slopes and the high rocks of Meteora. People of some age even today they tell stories

How to spend an unforgettable week at Meteora.
How to spend an unforgettable week at Meteora.

Meteora is not a place that can be fully explored in one day. Learn how you can enjoy a full week at Meteora with this comprehensive guide! Day 1 A visit to all the monasteries in one day is next to impossible. The monasteries are generally open to all visitors from 9 am till 1