A Breathtaking Day of Hiking

October 29, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Adventure, Guest Posts, Hiking Tours, Things to do, Top Reads

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

May 6, 2014

The Ascetic Hermit Monks of Meteora

May 6, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Historical, Religion, Things to See, Top Reads

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

April 28, 2014

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

April 28, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

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

March 17, 2014

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

March 14, 2014

How to spend an unforgettable week at Meteora.

March 14, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

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

February 17, 2014

9 things to do in Meteora you never thought of!

February 17, 2014
By Kostas Chasiotis
Adventure, Cultural, Planning Your Trip, Things to do, Things to See, Top Reads

Things to do in Meteora Being fully committed to this blog to lift all the veils of ignorance for those who wish to visit Meteora, we have prepared below a list of things to do in Meteora that you would never think of. If you are searching for an experience of a different side of

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