About Kalambaka
Kalambaka (Καλαμπάκα, also romanized as Kalampaka or Kalabaka) is a city of 11,500 people in the Thessaly region of central Greece, at the base of the Meteora monasteries. This is the hub of tourist services for the mystical clifftop refuges that loom above it. This article also includes Kastraki (Καστράκι), a neighboring village at the west approach to Meteora, and Theopetra (Θεόπετρα), a village near a cave occupied by humans for over 50,000 years.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Symbol: €
Language
Greek
Phone Code
+30
International dialing code for Greece
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Greece
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
How to Get to Kalambaka
Transportation options and arrival information
KTEL Trikalaoperates local and intercity buses in the Trikala regional unit, which includes Kalambaka. Reservations become available about 3-4 weeks in advance. They do not keep the published routes and schedules up-to-date on their website; use the ticketing cart to verify your itinerary.
Getting Around Kalambaka
Local transportation and navigation tips
Trikalon St(Τρικάλων) is the heart of the town, lined with restaurants, shops and tourist services for nearly one kilometre.
Safety in Kalambaka
High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.838)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Where to Stay in Kalambaka
Accommodation tips and recommendations
Kalambaka is a touristy town, full of restaurants, bakeries and shopping. Stay in town to be close to good amenities and have easier access to transit options.
Things to See in Kalambaka
2 landmarks and points of interest
Monastery of St. Anthony
historical monastery in Meteora, Greece
Monastery of St. Nicholas of Badova
historical monastery in Meteora, Greece
Source: Wikidata
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