Main Observation Deck of Meteora - Main Observation Deck of Meteora

Very nice view It is worth a visit

Best place to observe and take pictures of the monasteries around. It is free with very limited parking space. Those like me who are scared of heights will not have a nice time here as the 'deck' protrudes away from the main road over a few large boulders, with no protection whatsoever. Great for pictures but not exactly the safest spot.

So beautiful that me and my girlfriend came to the point of just sheer crying. Hasn’t happened many times in my life but this was one of them.

Sunrise is nice, but sunset is incredible. You won't see either of them on a tour bus from Athens. You need to stay close by.

There are a couple of observation decks along this road so I recommend just driving up and down to find the one you like most. Each one has a little bit of a different angle but they’re all breathtaking. Keep in mind they’re not guarded so visit at your own risk as it can get pretty windy up there. Best part about visiting Meteora is that all the beautiful views are free to enjoy.

Here you have one of the most spectacular view of the valley and many of the monasteries. Make sure to climb the rock to get the best view

Visiting Meteora is a must for every traveler to Greece, as there are only few such sites in entire world. From such a unique landscape derives the word "Meteora" - meaning "standing suspended in the air" in Greek, so there was no meteor which hit the place and created this geological world wonder. First monastery to be established was the Great Meteoron in 14 c. Use your imagination to picture a wonder first monks experienced seeing these geological formations when fleeing the Atos peninsula from the invading Ottomans. Add to this mist and clouds during winter when rock peaks stand above the clouds, they must have thought they've found heaven. Today there are only 6 in existence, out of around 25 during the medieval times. You can visit them by yourself or with organized tours including guides. Entry fee is only 3 Euros pp for every monastery you enter - no combo or multi tickets, kids up to 12 are free. Obey the dress code. Bear in mind that each day one of them is closed for visits, so inform yourself. Most important - reaching all of them except Agios Stefanos (a small bridge to walk over) is physically challenging requiring long staircases to climb (usually in big heat). Therefore it is not suitable for people with mobility issues and for disabled people in wheelchairs impossible. Concerning the above, I'd suggest visiting 2, max 3 monasteries a day. There are refreshment stalls with drinks and snacks in front of each monastery, but restrooms are only inside monasteries. Best pics are taken from central rocks between monasteries, there are 2-3 exceptional view points, you'll spot them where're huge crowds and parked cars

This is a pretty popular spot and is also known as Sunrise rock. When it says Deck, don't expect an actual deck. There are 3 parking spots (max 5 cars can fit in here), once you park your car you walk/climb on rocks to reach a beautiful spot where you can sit and watch the sunrise. We watched both the sunset and sunrise from here and loved watching the sun rise most!