5Meteora Old Towns (Kalambaka & Kastraki)

While Meteora is famous for its monasteries perched atop towering rock formations, the nearby old towns of Kalambaka and Kastraki offer their own historic charm.

These traditional settlements feature stone houses, quaint churches, and scenic views of the mystical landscape. The Byzantine Church of the Dormition in Kalambaka, dating back to the 11th century, is a highlight worth visiting.