City: Crete
Top Things to do in Crete
Top Hotels in Crete
- 1. Candia Park Village
- 2. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa
- 3. Creta Maris Beach Resort
- 4. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
- 5. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive
- 6. Stella Palace Resort & Spa
- 7. Angela Studios & Apartments
- 8. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- 9. Village Heights Resort
- 10. Asterion Suites & Spa
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10 Caverns & Caves in Crete That You Shouldn't Miss
Crete (Greek: Κρήτη, Kríti ['kriti]; Ancient Greek: Κρήτη, Krḗtē) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, the 88th largest island in the world and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete and a number of surrounding islands and islets constitute the region of Crete (Greek: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης), one of the 13 top-level administrative units of Greece. The capital and the largest city is Heraklion. As of 2011, the region had a population of 623,065.
Restaurants in Crete
1. Spilaio Epαnw Peristerα
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Neraidospilios Cave
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Sfentoni Cave
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4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By ivas934 - Prague, Czech Republic
16.9.2020 The perfect experience. Great guide, spoke perfect German, explained everything in detail. Beautiful cave. It's not even cold in it. I recommend to all. More youtube travel video PSIS-visit. Iva + Petr CZ Prague
4. Milatos Cave
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By craigrR9972GY
this is definitely worth a visit when in Crete, such peace and quiet and a beautiful little church inside the cave, make sure to wear trainers when walking up to it though, and take a torch
5. Skotino Cave
6. Cave Hermitage of St. Efthimiou
7. Dikteon Cave
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4.0 based on 444 reviews
This underground cave was believed to be the birthplace of Zeus, making it an important religious and cultural center to the ancient Greeks.
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Sunday 23rd August and we drove the 42 kilometres, an hours drive, from our hotel in Analipsi to visit the Cave. Psychro Cave is also known as Diktaion Andron and is located in the south of Lasithi Plateau and is 1,025 metres above sea level. Having parked up the car, there was about 15 minute walk, a kilometre, up a steep paved pathway, as we neared the entrance, the pavement disappeared and it became rocky. For those who did not fancy, or unable, to walk to the Cave it was possible to take a donkey rides, €10 each way, there is a weight restriction for the riders. Donkey numbers, in Greece, are in decline and money earned here is used to protect and preserve them. They did all look well looked after and tended. Inside the cave there are 2 chambers, an upper and lower one, with roughly 200 steps from the top to the bottom, there is a handrail to assist. Some of the steps were wet and some were uneven and it is dimly lit in places. There is a jaw dropping array of stalagmites and stalactites in different shapes sizes. In the lower chamber there is a small pool, people toss coins into, perhaps making a wish. Legend has it that the Cave was the birth place of the God Zeus. The entrance fee to the Cave was €6. The wearing of a face mask was mandatory while in the Cave limited photography was permitted but no flashlights were allowed. Not really suitable for those with mobility problems.
8. Melidoni Cave
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4.0 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By seyunl2019
Although much of the cave is closed to the public, the main Hall of Heroes is impressive and cathedral-like with its high stalactite-covered ceiling. The cruel fate suffered by the people who died there is very evocative. We especially appreciated our very informative conversation with Vassiliki, the guard on duty at our visit. Although not officially a guide, she helped orient us in the cave and answered our many questions. She also gave us great suggestions on what else to see in the region (animal lovers: don’t miss Reptisland around the corner!). She made our visit very memorable! ευχαριστώ!
9. Matala Caves
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4.0 based on 534 reviews
Reviewed By ivas934 - Prague, Czech Republic
5.9.2020 Matala Caves - a great place, tombs carved into the rock, through which you can walk freely to the top floor. Magnificent views of the bay. We did not go to the beach, too crowded, sand everywhere. But I recommend the cave to everyone who is looking for such interesting and mystical places. Ticket 4 Eu. More youtube travel video PSIS-visit. Iva + Petr CZ Prague
10. Agia Sofia Cave
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4.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By ivas934 - Prague, Czech Republic
30. 8. 2020 Beautiful place, definitely worth a visit and tour. Admission voluntary. More travel video youtube PSIS-visit. Iva+Petr Prague CZ
