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Top 7 Caverns & Caves in Peloponnese, Greece
The Peloponnese (/ˈpɛləpəˌniːz/) or Peloponnesus (/ˌpɛləpəˈniːsəs/; Greek: Πελοπόννησος, Pelopónnēsos) is a peninsula and geographic region in southern Greece. It is separated from the central part of the country by the Isthmus and Gulf of Corinth. During the late Middle Ages and the Ottoman era, the peninsula was known as the Morea (Greek: Μωρέας), a name still in colloquial use in its demotic form (Μωριάς).
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1. Kapsia Cave
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By lew844
Amazing visit into this huge and interesting cave! Our Guide was a local cave-diver, enthusiastic and knowledgeable, which brought the features and geology to life. What an amazing place to visit with the children!
2. Kastania Cave
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5.0 based on 260 reviews
One of the most impressive caves of Greece can be found near the village of Kastania on the southern tip of the Peloponnese, just minutes away from Neapoli. The route follows the winding mountain road leading to the forest-covered eastern slopes of Mt. Parnon. Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled decor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white "waterfalls", the gigantic columns, the "curtains" and the "sheets" that overflow like waxwork from the roof, "octopuses" and "corals" nest, "elephants" and "mushrooms", "birds" and caricatures, "exotic plants" and monumental creatures... Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave's noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave's surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone decor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A cafe operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors
Reviewed By mtO1882LB - Melbourne, Australia
Well worth the drive up some very steep hills to visit this. The cave is visually stunning with some incredible formations of both Stalactites & Stalagmites in various brown reddish orange colours. The guide is well informed and willing to answer any questions posed.
3. Caves of Diros
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4.5 based on 1,309 reviews
A large underground network of caves full of strangely shaped rock formations.
Reviewed By JohnV801 - Athens, Greece
One of the most beautiful caves I have visited. To start off with the facilities were very well kept, very clean and all Covid measures adhered to. The sheer beauty we encountered during the short boat ride and walk through the cave was really something else. We dwarfed in comparison to the age and beauty of this phenomenon. Stalactites and stalagmites dating back ages in colors of nature that no human hand could achieve. Well worth the trip.
4. Franchthi Cave
5. Didyma Caves
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By BiljanaJ_12 - Belgrade, Serbia
The Caves and chapels of Didyma are places of outstanding beauty and such a rare sight that I recommend them to anyone if anywhere in Argolida. They are not actually caves but sinkholes or dolines formed by collapse of the ground (definitely not a result of meteorite impact as some suggested). A steep staircase leads downwards into the small cave. Although steep, it is well lit and safe as it has handrails. Tall people would have to bend a little but nothing dramatic. Inside the small cave are two Byzantine chapels – bigger one, to the right of entrance, dedicated to St George and the smaller one, to the left of the entrance, Metamorphosis tou Sotiros, completely built into the wall of the doline. There isn't much information on the history of these chapels but some sources claim that the murals in the Chapel of St George are dating back to 13th century. In any case, both chapels are extraordinary places where you can sit quietly for a few moments, rest and enjoy the timelessness of the place. Quite different from the frenzy of the touristy places. There's a safe walk path around the inside of the small cave so you can see it from all sides. How to get there: They can be easily reached from the road from Epidaurus to Porto Cheli – take the turn to the village of Didyma and keep it to the west of the village, don't go into the village (unless you want to). After 3 to 5 km (depending on the direction you are coming from), there's a sign (brown one, colour of sings for archaeological/cultural sites) to Big Cave and Small Cave and Chapel of St George. Some 500 m of country road will take you to the fork in the road in the middle if which are somewhat hidden under the trees gates and stairway which leads downwards, to the small “cave” described above. The big doline (which can be seen from the road) is another 500 further up the road to northwest of the small one but it is far less interesting although very impressive from a distance. Probably already understood but entrance is free. There are more dolines on the other side of the hill but they are not easily accessible. Finally, Didyma means “twins” in Greek but it does not refer to these two dolines but to the two mountains to the either side of the village. This place is definitely worth a visit.
6. Nestor's Cave
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4.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By brianb612 - Arlon, Belgium
Other reviews cover the sand dunes element. My advice is to plan to go to the top and enjoy a dip in the sea afterwards. It is quite a hike up and the sand is a challenge on the first bit while the steep part after the cave is .. adventurous. Many bathers did it in flip flops (??????) so it is doable with decent running or walking shoes. Just bring a few btls of water and a camera. The views from the castle walls are just simply awesome! And you can wander around the walls of this largish castle to see all vantage points. Don’t forget a towel for bathing in the lovely water afterwards. Enjoy!!!
