Katavothres
Καταβόθρες
A geological curiosity where seawater flows underground; it crosses the whole island and re-emerges near Sami about two weeks later.
At the northern tip of the Argostoli peninsula, seawater drains through cracks in the limestone and disappears underground, forming the rare 'sea swallow holes' known as katavothres. A dye test in 1963 proved that this water travels underground across the entire island, re-emerging about two weeks later at Melissani Cave Lake and Karavomylos Lake near Sami on the east coast. The site retains an old water-powered mill wheel, and a café sits nearby. Free to visit, it can be seen along the coastal trail together with the Agioi Theodoroi Lighthouse.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lighthouse of Agioi Theodoroi
- Argostoli
- De Bosset Bridge
- Makris Gialos & Platis Gialos
- Xi Beach
- Castle of St. George
- Petani Beach
- Monastery of Saint Gerasimos