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46: 275:. 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 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. 70: 660: 77: 45: 314:
The village has a central plaza and church, as well as various hotels and restaurants (tavernas) that cater to international tourists. An extensive network of trails connects Kastraki to various rocks and monasteries. The town of
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During the early 1700s, Kastraki was formed from an amalgamation of hamlets called Rouxiori, Agia Paraskevi, Rigilavo, and Triskiano. These hamlets were founded by migrants from northern
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The village had a population of 1,023 as of 2021. The administrative village occupies an area of 47.9 km. Its elevation is 275 metres above sea level.
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is on the right. Surloti Rock is the second-to-last one on the left.
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View of Kastraki from the Meteora rocks. In the distance is the
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View of Kastraki from the Meteora rocks. In the distance is the Pineios River. Upstream is to the right. To the left is Kalabaka. The edge of Holy Spirit Rock is on the right. Surloti Rock is the second-to-last one on the left.
Pineios River
Holy Spirit Rock
Kastraki is located in Greece
39°43′01″N 21°37′13″E / 39.716826°N 21.620197°E / 39.716826; 21.620197
Greece
Administrative region
Thessaly
Regional unit
Trikala
Municipality
Meteora
Municipal unit
Kalabaka
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
Greek
Kalabaka
Trikala
Thessaly
Kalabaka
Epirus
Kalambaka
Meteora
Dupiani

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