Corycian Cave
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A cave of Pan and the nymphs on the Parnassos plateau, a site of ancient rites of the wine god, reached by hiking an old trail or driving a dirt road.
The Corycian Cave lies about 5 km north of Delphi, on the edge of the Parnassos plateau at an altitude of about 1,360 m. The cave hall is wide, with stalactites all around. In ancient times it was dedicated to Pan and the Corycian Nymphs, and tens of thousands of bone dice used for divination have been excavated here. You can climb from behind the Delphi site along the ancient path (E4 route), about 3–4 hours one way with an ascent of around 800 m. Alternatively, drive from the Arachova direction along a dirt road to near the cave and walk about 15 minutes. The cave has no lighting, so bring a headlamp, and the ground is slippery.
Opening hours
Open all day (unmanaged)
Nearby sights
- Castalian Spring
- Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia (Tholos)
- Archaeological Site of Delphi (Sanctuary of Apollo)
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Museum of Delphic Festivals (Sikelianos House)
- Olive Grove of Amfissa (Delphi Landscape)
- Arachova
- Parnassos Ski Centre