Chrysospilia Cave
Χρυσοσπηλιά
The 'Golden Cave' in the sea cliffs below Chora, with stalactites and ancient inscriptions inside; visible from the sea on island boat tours.
Chrysospilia Cave lies in the middle of the sea cliffs north of Chora, its mouth about 10 metres above the water. Inside are stalactites, and ancient inscriptions and pottery have been found, leading scholars to believe it was a sacred site of ancient Greece. To protect the site, the cave is not open to ordinary visitors; you can usually only see the entrance from the sea on a boat tour around the island. Tours depart from Karavostasis port, last about 6 to 7 hours, and stop at several beaches that can only be reached by boat.
Opening hours
No entry; boat tours about Jun–Sep
Nearby sights
- Church of Panagia
- Kastro
- Chora
- Karavostasis
- Vardia Beach
- Agali Beach
- Ecological & Folklore Museum of Ano Meria
- Livadi Beach