Self catering holidays in Meteora Greece

Whilst taking a self catering holiday in Greece it is worth visiting Meteora if you get the opportunity.  Meteora in Greece is still somewhat off the beaten track for most tourists.  However, a trip to Meteora is well worth making.  Bus trips operate from Athens or if you are hiring a car it is possible to drive there.  It is a considerable journey though.  Trips to Meteora take around 5 hours.  Meteora is getting towards the north of Greece so it takes a considerable time to reach from Athens.    It is best to stay at least a couple of nights in Meteora to get the most out of a visit. 

Meteora is so impressive that it has featured in a James Bond movie.  Do you recall the James Bond film ‘For your eyes only’ with a building perched high up a strange looking thin tall rock?  Meteora is home to these unusual towering rock formations.  So interesting are the characteristics of Meteora that the place has a sort of other worldly quality.  Strange towering rock formations mark the landscape. 

The main town in the area where you are likely to find self catering accommodation is Kalampaka.  This town is surrounded by interesting rock formations and it is quite an experience to sit out and enjoy a coffee whilst enjoying views of the strange rocks of Meteora. 

Whilst visiting Meteora don’t miss the opportunity to visit one of the Byzantine monasteries in the area.  There are a number of monasteries which were built high up on the top of these rock formations where monks hid far away from others, particularly Turkish invaders, and took refuge of these unusual rock formations.  Some of these monasteries date back to as far as the 12th century.  It is quite fascinating to travel along the passageways carved in to the rock and marvel at the chapels of these monasteries.

Meteora is well worth a visit.  Whether you go there for a self catering short break or a longer holiday we hope you find villas to rent in Greece and self catering accommodation of interest to you on Country Cottages Online.