At present, the town of Kalabaka has a population of 12 thousand..
Transport
Kalabaka is accessible on the road or on the railway. From Thessaloniki you can take the road No. E55 to a little town named Igoumetsa. The road is the most frequently used way to access the town of Kalabaka, either from Thessaloniki or from the port in Igoumetsa. Another option is travelling by train either from Thessaloniki or from Athens. The railway station is right in the town. On the plane you can fly to Thessaloniki or Athens. From there you can use a regular bus or railway.About Kalabaka
Kalabaka is very well known for the distinctive nearby rock formations and monasteries in Meteora. The town lives on tourism and provides good tourist services. Kalabaka is a starting point for a trip to Meteora. It offers a wide range of accommodation facilities, shops, cafés and restaurants, located mainly along the main street. Tourists who love social life may enjoy the night life in local bars and discos. Monasteries are accessible by means of narrow and crooked roads that climb from Kalabaka up to the rocks. You can travel to the monasteries by a regular bus line or you can rent a car or a bike and travel there on your own.Tourist information
Kalabaka: Travel guide - tips for trips, the best restaurants, tourism