If you love to study geology and how all geological systems inter-relate, this is the cave for you. An underground river surfaces in Lengo Cave, which makes this cave one of the most interesting in the region.
Within the locality of Feres near Dryopida is a cave called Katafyki, complete with stalagmites and stalactites. The cave was used for religious rituals as locals celebrated the resurrection there.
If you want a taste of winter in the middle of summer, head to Kriakoura cave. Nestled at the top of the mountain, it is so high up you’ll find snow inside all year. Legend says the cave hides the entrance to an underground path that leads all the way to Epirus, thought to have been used during Ottoman rule.
Along the north coast of the island, the sea has eroded long narrow channels between deeply sculpted white rocks, giving way to the beaches of Karpos, Sarakiniko and the dramatic sea caves of Papafragas. This idyllic landscape with its narrow strip of beach features a tight fjord almost like a swimming pool amid high rocks. The caves are best seen during days when the sea is calm and there are no winds.
Experienced spelunkers will find this stunning cave at an altitude of 1340 m along the mountain ridge. It’s unexplored but its beauty is still well-known – ask the locals for tips and advice before venturing in to admire the cave chamber dripping with stalactites and stalagmites.
The most renowned cave in this part of the Aegean is on Antiparos, on a hill that's 250 meters high in the southern part of the island. Next to the entrance of the cave is the small church of Agios Ioannis. The cave itself contains three large halls and is more than 100 meters deep with huge stalactites and stalagmites, many of which contain ancient inscriptions.
If you love hiking and spelunking, these twin caves near Messohora Village are perfect for you. Located at an altitude of 800 meters, you’ll enjoy searching for them and then exploring their beautiful chambers.
Rare stalagmite formation adorn the Dios or Zeus Cave on the south-western slopes of the Za or Zas mountain. The church of Zoodochos Pigi was built in the cave, and many prehistoric objects such as objects made with obsidian were found there.
Visit the cave of Maniati in Mersini, with it's black rocks where legend has it that the thief of the church of Panagia Akathi was killed (Panagia or Saint Akathi is the protector saint of the island).
This beautiful mountain village played a pivotal role during the Greek War of Independence in 1821 and during WWII as in each war the resistance movement based its headquarters in Pahtouri. If you’re a history buff, this cave is a must-see as battle stations set up by the resistance fighters to combat the Turks are still visible in the cave.