The six Meteora monasteries, Kalabaka and Kastraki
Monastery · closed TuesdaysGreat Meteoron
Great Meteoron is Meteora's largest monastery, with a painted church and a museum above the rocks. Plan the climb and your visit around its closing day.
Monastery · closed FridaysVarlaam
Varlaam is a working monastery beside the Great Meteoron. Plan the stair climb and the visit to its church and museum, with cash for entry.
Nunnery · closed WednesdaysRousanou
Rousanou is a working nunnery on a narrow Meteora rock. The visit centres on its painted church and the views across the surrounding pillars.
Monastery · closed FridaysSt Nicholas Anapausas
St Nicholas Anapausas stands on a narrow rock above Kastraki. Plan the climb to its painted church with the entry rules and closing day below.
Monastery · closed ThursdaysHoly Trinity
Holy Trinity stands on a separate rock above Kalabaka. Visit for the frescoes and views if you are comfortable with a steep approach and a stone stair.
Nunnery · closed MondaysSt Stephen
St Stephen is a working nunnery above Kalabaka with a bridge from the road. Its main church and museum make it a useful choice if stairs limit your visit.
TownKalabaka
Kalabaka is the town at the foot of Meteora's rocks. Stay here if you want the station and bus links close by, with a Byzantine church and a museum to visit in town.
VillageKastraki
Kastraki is the village beneath the Meteora pillars. Its old streets and monastery paths suit a stay focused on walking, with transport connections in neighbouring Kalabaka.
ViewpointsThe sunset rocks
Meteora's loop road has viewpoints over the rocks and monasteries. If you stay for sunset, arrange the return to Kalabaka before going up.