Explore Kalambaka

Kalabaka is a town and seat of the Municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece.It is situated at the foot of the Meteora peaks, which is a rock formation that was created over the course of millions of years and then furhter shaped by naturally occuring phenomena.Monastaries can also be found perched on top of vertical peaks.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Greece) Greek and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
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Transportation
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Things to do in Kalambaka

The Thessaly Valley here gives the viewer a look at rock formations formed over the course of years, if not decades or centuries.You can pay a visit to the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro that,s been standing since the 14th century, the art inside almost as old.Both The Varlaam Monastery and the Monastery of the Holy Trinity offers paintings and frescoes to go along with their own histories.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Greece) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Greece:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Greece: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Greece) Mesh Slip-On Water Shoes
  • Greece Power Adapter
  • Neck Wallet
  • Affordable Underwater Camera
  • Water bottle with built-in filter
  • Mosquito Repellent Bracelets
  • Scarf / Shawl
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen and a hat
  • REI Flash 45 Pack backpack and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Greece) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Greece is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.