Greece has incredibly fascinating nature. Take a trip to one of the stunning Greek caves and you will see carved rocks, amazing stalagmites and stalactites, submerged rivers and lakes. It is estimated that there are over 8,500 caves in this country – so there is a lot to see!
Melissani Lake Cave – Kefalonia
Fascinating Melissani Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in Kefalonia, situated in a cave. Part of the cave’s roof collapsed a few thousand years ago due to an earthquake. The daylight falls through this opening, showing the colour of the lake in its deep blue.
As soon as the sun stands high above the lake, the sunrays lighten up the crystal clear water to an unreal bright turquoise. So the best time to visit Melissani is around noon. The water is so clear that you can see the ground even at its highest depth of 30 metres but keep an eye out for eels in the lake.
Diros Cave – Lakonia
Diros Cave is considered to be the one of the most beautiful and impressive lake caves in the world because of its multicolored and wonderful decoration. It is situated in the south of Areopoli, in Lakonia. The bay of Diros with its white pebbles and the crystal waters lies below the entrance of the cave.
It is consisted by three separate caves. There is also the Corals’ Cave in the vicinity of Diros, where there are stalactites colored ochre, looking like huge corals.
Dikteon Cave – Psichro
According to Greek mythology, this cave is the birthplace of Zeus. It features impressive stalactites and stalagmites, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient mythology and natural beauty.
Blue Caves – Zakynthos
The Blue Caves are one of the most popular and attractions of the island; you can visit them with your own boat or with one of the many organized tours.
The Blue Caves consist of particular geologic formations giving life to a succession of caves along the North-West coast of the island; they start soon after Agios Nikolaos to end near Skinari Cape.
Perama Cave – Ioannina
The Perama Cave is among Greece’s largest and most impressive caves. It spans in an area of 14,800 square meters below ground; however, the tourist route is only 1100 meters. This underground walk will be an opportunity to discover 19 different types stalactites and stalagmites with surprising shapes as well as underground lakes and fossils of animal teeth and bones.
Walk down the 163 steps that lead to the first of the chambers and discover limestone have been transformed into crystal and today form fascinatingly shaped stalagmites and stalactites where candles, cactus and even a tower of Pisa can be seen.
Ksylompatis Caves , Koufonisia
North from Pori beach, you will find Ksylompatis bay and the two impressive caves. The first is oblong and airy while the second one has a small beach inside and is ideal for relaxation.
You can go there by car, following the road that connects Pori with the port. There is a parking space in Pori. Also, you can go there on foot or by bike, following the trail along the southern coastline of the island. Alternatively, you can swim from Pori or take the boat.
Alistrati Cave, Serres
The cave of Alistrati is considered to be as one of the finest and largest in Greece, where nature show its greatest power of creation. Great height and rich decoration of stalactites and stalagmites and the cave has also many levels that are unexplored yet.
