Kastraki, Meteora - Greece HD Travel Channel
The village of Kastraki (approx. 2000 inhabitants) is an ideal starting point to visit the Meteora monasteries. Those seeking peace will find accommodations and nice tavernas
Every year, at the saint's day of Georgiou, boys attach the headscarves of their adored after the blessing by the priest in a cave, where in former days a monastery used to stand.
Enjoy the stunning location of Kastraki embedded in the dramatic backdrop of the steep Meteora rocks
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Der kleine Ort Kastraki (ca 2000 Einwohner) ist ein idealer Ausgangsort für die Besichtigung der Meteora Klöster. Wer Ruhe sucht findet hier Unterkünfte und nette Tavernen
In einer Höhle, wo früher ein altes Kloster stand bringen Jungen jedes Jahr am Namenstag des Heiligen Georgios die Kopftücher ihrer Angebeteten nach der Segnung durch den Priester in der Höhle an.
Genießen Sie die atemberaubende Lage von Kastraki, eingebettet in die dramatische Kulisse der steilen Meteora Felsen.
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What to See & Do in Meteora, Greece
What to See & Do in Meteora, Greece
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In this episode of the David’s Been Here web show, David takes viewers through the beautiful lands of Meteora, Greece. Situated in Thessaly, Meteora lies in the heart of Greece. Meteora literally translates into 'suspended in the air’. Here David shows and tells us what to see and do in Meteora, Greece.
Meteora has two main towns, Kastraki village and the town of Kalabaka, which is home to the majority of hotels, restaurants, and shops. A must-do for anyone is a guided half-day bus tour. You’ll get to experience the unique landscapes of Meteora's stone forest. Even from the bus there are incredible vistas. You’ll stop at the Great Meteoran Monastery, which is the oldest, tallest, and largest monastery here. Admission to the monastery is 3 euros.
David’s bus tour also stops by one of the most ancient sites in Greece, Theopetra Prehistoric Cave. Since excavations began in the 80’s several important finds have been made. Among them include human bones, stone tools and human footprints dating back 135,000 years!
Meteora also has a lot in store for adventure travelers. One of the main activities is hiking through the Stone Forest. When you go on your hike, your guide will give you history lessons and legends along the way. If you’re willing to do a short but challenging climb, you’ll be rewarded with picturesque views from Dragon’s Cave.
Adrenaline junkies: Meteora has you covered. If you want to bring the adventure up a notch, try scramble hiking. This type of hike is similar to rock climbing but requires less equipment and the use of your hands to pull yourself up the ropes. You’ll be rewarded with epic views of Kalabaka. Traditional rock climbing is also an option for experienced and newbie climbers alike.
And if you didn't know Meteora has wineries! Loudas Winery is a family-run boutique winery 5 minutes from Kalabaka. They’ve been open since 2006 and specialize in both Greek and international varieties. Come to taste some of Meteora’s most popular wines and buy gifts for your family and friends back home. If you’re there during the September harvest season you’ll get to see the winemaking process first hand, and possibly get a tour from the owner himself.
If you’re wondering how to limit what to see and do in Meteora, just know this: You CAN’T miss a sunset tour. There are two popular viewpoints where groups gather to see the sunset. It is truly a sunset you won’t soon forget. It’s also a great time to photograph the dramatic rock formations that Meteora is known for.
If you thought you knew Greece, think again.
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Inside Hotel Meteora Kastraki, Greece
Here is how it looks like entering Hotel Meteora Kastraki in Greece. The hotel is at Kastraki village overlooking the breathtaking Meteora cliffs.
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Kastraki, the gate to Meteora
Kastraki is a small village built under the gigantic rocks of Meteora. From Kastraki you can easily visit all monasteries on foot if you have the stamina to use the public road or the nature trails built for this purpose.
Kastraki, Greece, Meteora
Was taken in November 2016
Kastraki, Greece, Meteora
Was taken in November 2016
Meteora, Greece in 4K (Ultra HD)
Medieval Byzantium Greek Orthodox monasteries, built on top of stunning sandstone peaks.
Meteora is on the UNESCO World Heritage List: 'Suspended in the air' (the meaning of Meteora in Greek), these monasteries represent a unique artistic achievement and are one of the most powerful examples of the architectural transformation of a site into a place of retreat, meditation and prayer.
In the video: Town of Kalambaka (0:04, 7:31), Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary (0:28), St. Nikolas Anapafsas Monastery (1:22), Varlaam Monastery (1:59, 4:19), Great Meteoron Monastery / Megalo Meteoro (3:47), Roussanou Monastery (2:42, 4:32, 4:59, 8:14), St. Stephen's Monastery/Agios Stefanos (6:24), Holy Trinity Monastery/Agia Trias (6:13, 6:56), Panagios Valley - St Nicholas (Badovas) Monastery (8:40), Agios Antonios Monastery (8:59), Ypapanti Monastery (10:06), Kastraki village (0:40, 9:31, 10:44).
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From the greek series Bright Pathways ,National tv channel ET2
Meteora – between heaven and earth – monasteries & landscape – Thessaly/Greece
This film is presented by Salinos Design and VIP-Bremen and publishes pictures from the book 'Meteora - zwischen Himmel und Erde' and pictures from the villages, the landscape and monasteries around Meteora as additional material.
The book 'Meteora - zwischen Himmel und Erde' is now available in German ( and English (
The mountainous landscape of the Meteora monasteries between Kalabaka and Kastraki is part of the World Cultural Heritage. It is visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year, from far and wide. Most of them climb the mountains to the monasteries by bus or by car.
This little book wants to entertain the idea to explore offside the streets, deeply immersing oneself in the orthodox faith, contemplating and paying heed to the small things on the wayside. An ancient tree, majestic storks on a church dome or the ruins of bygone monasteries and hermitages - all these things want to tell us their stories!
Original German cover text from the book:
Die gebirgige Klosterlandschaft der Meteora
zwischen Kalabaka und Kastraki gehört zum
Weltkulturerbe. Sie wird von Hunderttausenden
Menschen jedes Jahr aus nah und fern besucht.
Die meisten von ihnen fahren mit dem Bus oder
dem Auto zu den Klöstern.
Dieses kleine Büchlein möchte dazu einladen, abseits
der Straßen tief in die Welt der Orthodoxie
einzutauchen, zu meditieren und den kleinen
Dingen am Wegesrand Beachtung zu schenken.
Ein uralter Baum, majestätische Störche auf
der Kirchenkuppel oder die Ruinen längst vergangener
Klöster oder Einsiedeleien - all diese
Dinge möchten uns ihre Geschichte erzählen!
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Meteora Klöster, Meteora Monasteries - Greece HD Travel Channel
The Meteora monasteries are located near Kalambaka in central Greece. Since 1988 Metéora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Past Larissa, we reach the fantastic Meteora monasteries. As of the 11th century, 24 cloisters were built on 300 m of a high conglomeration rock over the village Kalabaka. 6 of them are still inhabited. Like Athos, the monastic community is subject to particularly strict rules. Unlike Athos, Meteora still has two nunneries.
Until 1920's, some monasteries were only accessible via ladders or elevators. The reason for the construction at an airy height may have been the turn to God, but also because the monasteries were often targets of raids and looting. In the monasteries, famous frescoes, as well as skulls of former monks, can be visited.
Depending on daylight the plants convey different atmospheric pictures again and again. As you can see in the video above, this attracts visitors of too risky photo shooting in an adventurous footwear on the edge of the precipice.
Once a year, in honor of St. Georgos on the 23rd of April or the 2nd Easter Day, young people climb to a cave in the middle of one of the rocky walls to fasten colorful headscarves of their beloved there.
The monastery of Holy Trinity on top of a 565m high rock served as a backdrop for the James Bond film For Your Eyes Only.
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Die Metéora-Klöster befinden sich in der Nähe von Kalambaka in Thessalien, Griechenland. Seit 1988 sind sie UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe.
Vorbei an Larissa erreichen wir die phantastischen Meteora Klöster. Auf 300 m hohen Konglomeratfelsen über der Ortschaft Kalabaka wurden ab dem 11. Jahrhundert 24 Klöster errichtet, von denen 6 noch bewohnt sind. Ähnlich wie in Athos gibt es eine Klostergemeinschaft, die sich strengen Regeln unterworfen hat. Im Gegensatz zu Athos gibt es in Meteora aber auch zwei Frauenklöster.
Einige Klöster waren bis in die 20er Jahre des letzten Jahrhunderts nur über Strickleitern oder Aufzüge erreichbar. Der Grund für die Bauweise in luftiger Höhe mag die Hinwendung zu Gott gewesen sein, aber auch weil die Klöster oft Ziele von Überfällen und Plünderungen darstellten. In den Klöstern sind berühmte Fresken sowie Schädel ehemaliger Mönche zu besichtigen.
Je nach Tageslicht vermitteln die Anlagen immer wieder unterschiedliche Stimmungsbilder. Das verleitet Besucher zu riskanten Fotoshootings in abenteuerlichem Schuhwerk am Rande des Abgrunds.
Einmal im Jahr, am 23. April oder am 2. Ostertag erklettern Jugendliche zu Ehren des hl. Georgos eine Höhle inmitten einer der Felswände und befestigen darin bunte Kopftücher ihrer Angebeteten.
Das Kloster Agia Triada auf einem 565 m hohen Felsen diente als Kulisse für den James Bond Film „In tödlicher Mission“
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Weitere Infos im Reisevideoblog:
5 Reasons to Visit METEORA, Greece ✟ NOT just Monasteries! ✟
The top 5 reasons you MUST visit Meteora in Greece.
✯ Seeing the Meteora Monasteries isn't the ONLY thing you can do in Meteora! ✯
The 5 best things to do in Meteora in Kalambaka, Greece. A quick guide to Meteora, Kalambaka and Kastraki.
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✔️ Check out some of the original Hermit caves
✔️ Explore the incredible Monasteries (including Grand Meteora Monastery)
✔️ The Byzantine Church of Virgin Mary
✔️ Find hidden monasteries by trekking one the Hiking Trails
✔️ Rock climb to the top of the stone spires
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