Agalas: A Traditional Village and Caves in Southern Zakynthos

Agalas: A Traditional Village and Caves in Southern Zakynthos

Agalas is a traditional village situated in the hills of the south of the Ionian island of Zakynthos, set among vineyards and olive groves. It is known for its old stone houses, its rural character, and the natural features nearby. Visitors can see the Damianos caves, a series of caverns in the rock, and old … Read more

Scuba Diving on Zakynthos: Caves, Reefs and Clear Water

Scuba Diving on Zakynthos: Caves, Reefs and Clear Water

Diving on Zakynthos is a fine way to see the island from below the waves. The clear Ionian water gives long visibility, and the rocky coast hides caves, arches, reefs and walls. Dive sites lie off the south and around the sea caves of the coast. Dive centres cluster at Limni Keriou near Keri, running … Read more

Meteora Caves and Hermitages: The Ascetics Before the Monasteries

Meteora Caves and Hermitages: The Ascetics Before the Monasteries

The tall grey pillars of Meteora are famous for the monasteries perched on their summits, yet the first religious life here happened far lower and far earlier. Hermits and ascetics settled in natural caves, clefts, and rock ledges long before a single monastery stood. These solitary monks prayed in hollows worn into the sandstone, reaching … Read more

Milos Caves

Milos caves

Milos caves range from the sea caves of Kleftiko and the collapsed cave of Sykia to Papafragas and the Glaronisia islets, carved by the volcanic coast. Plan boat trips and tours through My Greece Tours. Caves are a dramatic chapter of the Milos travel guide. The sections below cover the main caves, the famous Kleftiko, … Read more