scenic viewpoint
Meteora Sunset Rock Viewpoint
A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Thessaly, Greece · Europe
Kastráki is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Vasilikí, 35km from Katara Pass.
Kastráki is a town located in Thessaly, Greece. With a population of 1,172, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kastráki sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kastráki to your route.
Kastraki (Greek: Καστράκι) is a village in Kalabaka municipal unit, Trikala, Thessaly, Greece. It is located on the northwest of the main municipal unit of Kalabaka. Kastraki takes advantage of a small valley opening into the southwest side of the Meteora massif. It is thus surrounded by precipices except on the westRead more
side, at the entrance to the valley. That entrance is flanked by two rock columns, one on each side, Agio Pnewma and Surloti. It has some elevation over the river, but not excessive. At the head of the valley stands a tall, thin rock, called Spindle Rock. Beyond it the massif does not allow for urban settlement. The monasteries are sprinkled on various tall precipices.
The village had a population of 1,023 as of 2021. The administrative village occupies an area of 47.9 km2. Its elevation is 275 metres above sea level.
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Kastráki is located in Thessaly, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 39.7169 latitude, 21.6186 longitude.
Kastráki has a population of approximately 1,172 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
Full driving guide for Greece7 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
A popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Six active Eastern Orthodox monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone pillars in central Greece, creating an otherworldly landscape.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
2 km · about 5 min drive
mountain pass
The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
An alpine Vlach town of slate roofs, woodcarving and cheese high on the Pindus road to Ioannina.
38 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
55 km · about 65 min drive
bridge
The largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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