Tag: Greek caves

Greece is home to a multitude of caves, each unique in terms of size, geomorphology, and age. While some are accessible to the public, others remain unexplored. Each cave holds its own historical significance and unique appeal. Among these is the Aggitis Cave of the Eastern Macedonia in area of Drama city, a gem not only for the region but for all of Greece. This cave is remarkable not just for its impressive age of 30,000 years, but also for being the largest river cave in the country. It’s certainly ...

Exploring the caves in Greece is a must for anyone interested in geological wonders. These natural formations are hollow spaces inside the earth that were formed by the effects of earthquakes and water erosion on rocks. Inside the caves, you can see amazing shapes of stalactites and stalagmites that were carved by water over time. In ancient times, people used to live in these caves and later used them for worship. Greece has more than 8,500 caves that have been recorded, but only a few of them are open to ...

It is only 12 years since two students brought to light one of the largest and most impressive caves in Attica. The reason for the "Cave of Aphaia" on Mount Aigaleo, opposite the settlement of Aphaia in Haidari. Aphaia Cave is a labyrinthine cave with exceptional beauty. However, it is not considered usable for public visits because of its high inclination. It is a cave that was discovered relatively recently, but the most impressive is, the way it was discovered. His entrance was located by two children, Panagiotis Dionisiou and ...