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Kastráki

Thessaly, Greece · Europe

About Kastráki

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.

About Kastráki

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 west

Read 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.

What is the population of Kastráki?

Kastráki has a population of approximately 1,172 people, making it a town in Greece.

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Quick Information

Population
1,172
Continent
Europe
Country
Greece
Region
Thessaly
Timezone
Europe/Athens
Coordinates
39.7169, 21.6186

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Greece

Police
100
Ambulance
166
Fire
199
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.

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Worth the detour from Kastráki

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

landmark

Meteora Monasteries

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

Meteora 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

Katara Pass

The historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Metsovo

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

Lake Plastiras

A mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.

55 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Plaka Bridge

The largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Kastráki

  • Right hereMeteora Sunset Rock ViewpointA popular rocky outcrop near the Great Meteoron monastery where visitors gather to watch the sunset paint the sandstone towers golden.
  • Right hereMeteora ViewpointA roadside viewpoint revealing the surreal sandstone pillars of Meteora crowned by centuries-old monasteries seemingly floating in the sky.
  • 35 kmKatara PassThe historic 1,690 m Pindus crossing, the highest paved road pass linking Epirus and Thessaly.
  • 55 kmLake PlastirasA mountain-ringed reservoir with lakeside drives, viewpoints and forests in the Agrafa highlands.
  • 58 kmPlaka BridgeThe largest single-arch stone bridge in the Balkans spans the Arachthos in mountainous Epirus.
  • 66 kmLake Pamvotida, IoanninaA misty lake with an island monastery and lakeside castle ringed by the Epirus mountains.

Driving in Greece

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.88/litre
Motorway tolls
~€7.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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