Kalambaka
Kalambaka, a 12,000 people small town, is located in central Greece and built on the foot of the most spectacular Meteora pinnacles. Meteora is a complex of abrupt rock formations that host one of Greece’s biggest and most important group of monasteries and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Kalambaka has a rich history dating back to ancient Greece and especially the Byzantine era, with plenty of beautiful Orthodox churches and chapels.
You can stroll down the narrow cobblestone streets of the town’s picturesque old quarter, Sopotos, much of which is built under the shadow of the rocks, and enjoy beautiful Macedonian traditional architecture.
Kastoria
Northern Greece’s hidden gem, the photogenic city of Kastoria, is built on a narrow strip of land amidst the still waters of beautiful Lake Orestiada, giving the impression of a floating island.
The town’s most important period was the 19th century when it flourished as a fur trade and manufacturing center. Many of its traders’ luxurious mansions and traditional houses can be admired in the old quarters of Doltso and Apozari, along with 72 beautiful churches that are a testament to Kastoria’s rich Byzantine past.
The lovely promenade around the lake is perhaps one of Greece’s most scenic walks, offering spectacular views of Kastoria and its surrounding mountains.
