Kastania Cave
Kastania Cave
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One of the most impressive caves of Greece can be found near the village of Kastania on the southern tip of the Peloponnese, just minutes away from Neapoli. The route follows the winding mountain road leading to the forest-covered eastern slopes of Mt. Parnon. Rich in density and variety of shapes, colors and figures, Kastania Cave is classified as second of its kind in Europe. Nature needed three million years to create this fantasyscape with its unparalleled decor and numerous impressive formations such as enormous red and white "waterfalls", the gigantic columns, the "curtains" and the "sheets" that overflow like waxwork from the roof, "octopuses" and "corals" nest, "elephants" and "mushrooms", "birds" and caricatures, "exotic plants" and monumental creatures... Standing out among the numerous attractions of the cave are geological rarities such as discs, flat stalagmites, eccentrites and elictites. With a little luck, visitors may meet the cave's noble resident insect, the deaf and blind dolichopoda. The cave's surface covers 1,500 square meters separated into two levels and the visitor is guided along a 500-meter route. The cave was formed from limestones of Jurassic age (195-145 million years old) as a result of geological turmoil and chemical reaction. The stone decor owes its seven-color palette to crystalline carbonate lime enriched with several metal oxides. A cafe operates right outside the cave and nearby is the old church of St. Andrew, scarred by pirates and conquerors
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Vladimir V
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
We visited the cave at the beginning of July and we are absolutely amazed. The cave is one of the most exciting places we have ever been to! Our tour guide, miss Fotini, was excellent also. She offered the tour in 3 languages: Greek, English and Italian! The tour lasted 30 minutes. A must for everyone who visits the area. Do not miss it! Highly recommended!
Written 11 July 2022
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dkvnt
Bydgoszcz, Poland21 contributions
Sept 2020
I was there with my fiancee and I must say it was an extraordinary experience.
The cave itself is really amazing, all these formations looks really impressive with their massive density.
As much as the cave, the guide is wonderful. He speaks well in English and told as a lot about the cave history, the formations there, etc.
We were very impressed about the cave and the guide.
The cave itself is really amazing, all these formations looks really impressive with their massive density.
As much as the cave, the guide is wonderful. He speaks well in English and told as a lot about the cave history, the formations there, etc.
We were very impressed about the cave and the guide.
Written 28 September 2020
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Maira K
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
So good!! Magical experience. Will blow your mind away. Amazing helpful staff! Our tour guide was Fabulous Fotini. We were we even lucky to see the ‘vacuum of the cave’ which is the resident bug of the cave. Mini cafe serves amazing coffee 🤍
Written 29 April 2022
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Emanuela M
Italy1 contribution
Sept 2024 • Couples
Spectacular caves, polychromatic, with many formations. To appreciate the kindness of the Guide, the courtesy even of the bar manager, who although not very well stocked, was able to find something for us. Site maintained very well. Definitely recommended.
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Written 4 September 2024
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Anthi T
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Sept 2023 • Family
Wonderful full of images and constructions of nature
Amazing, with an appetite and a lot of smile, willing to answer all our questions Panagiotis who guided us and made our walk even more interesting!
The cave is full, alive and still being formed
Amazing, with an appetite and a lot of smile, willing to answer all our questions Panagiotis who guided us and made our walk even more interesting!
The cave is full, alive and still being formed
Written 26 September 2023
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laram792016
Bollate, Italy169 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Small caves but rich in stalactites and stalagmites, an easy route with comfortable steps that can also be used with flip-flops and slippers. Temperature around 18 degrees. Guide in Greek and English. Out of the way places not much advertised but if you are in the area they are worth a visit. Bar next door with the lady who runs it very kind
Written 24 August 2023
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kjzrsz
San Diego, California145 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We love caves, but sdo often they are hazardous. These caves have wonderful titanium walking bars and level walking platforms. Our guide Maria, was so informative. We recommend a visit to these caves.
Written 20 June 2018
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SydsDad09
Bishops Stortford20 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
After 3 hours travelling to to this presumably wonderful site - i noticed a small sign in the ticket office window - no photography allowed. I can fully understand the ban on the use of flash for whatever reasons - but sadly i was told no pics to be taken whatsoever. We also noticed that not even posters or pictures were available for sale either. Surprisingly trip advisor reccomend this site...Please be aware folks....
Written 2 August 2016
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Dear visitor, thank you for your response about the experience you had in Kastania Cave.
We are very sorry about the photo policy in the cave. Take under your consideration that there are two main reasons for this. First we have to protect the integrity of the cave from the cameras and the accidentally use of flash, as we had minor sings of alterations, and second we need to follow the visiting schedule without loss of time and obstructions in the procedure as the climate of the cave doesn't allow too much time in it.
Furthermore, we would like to apologize for not having something for sale by the time of your visit. This was because of the cave rebranding and the delay of the supplier.
Last, we feel frustrated because your review does not include and was not based on the experience acquired by staff, the uniqueness of the cave, its price, the gorgeous route and the consistency of our services, as our guests keep saying.
This is evidenced by the fact that from 57 until today reviews, 50 of them are five-star, 6 are four-star and only one lower, yours.
In order to please what let you down, please send us your normal mailing address to info at kastaniacave.gr and you will be sent something in order to remember your visit.
Thank you for your visit, we will be happy to see you again in the future.
Theodoros Drivas
Written 14 August 2016
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452Christina_M
Athens, Greece20 contributions
May 2018
We just returned from a trip to Neapoli (Lakonia) and the most impressive thing we did is visiting this cave who is not well known or advertised as it deserves to be!This cave is big (almost 1500m of which 500m can be visited) and full of shapes and colors. The tour guide is doing a marvelous guide and she explains everything beyond the official tour. Don't miss it!
Written 29 May 2018
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Daniela_1183
Rome, Italy36 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
This three-million-year-old cave is an amazing example of what nature can do with no human interference and is definitely worth a visit!
Located in the middle of Laconia, approximately an hour drive from Monemvasia and half an hour from Neapolis, the site is really well maintained and can be visited with guided tours both in Greek and in English for 7 euros (30-40 minutes tour). The place is an absolute surprise: it's literally full of stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colors, it's easily accessible and temperature is very pleasant. Aspasia, our guide, was very nice, competent and passionate: a real pleasure! If you happen to be in the area, make sure you plan a visit!
Located in the middle of Laconia, approximately an hour drive from Monemvasia and half an hour from Neapolis, the site is really well maintained and can be visited with guided tours both in Greek and in English for 7 euros (30-40 minutes tour). The place is an absolute surprise: it's literally full of stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colors, it's easily accessible and temperature is very pleasant. Aspasia, our guide, was very nice, competent and passionate: a real pleasure! If you happen to be in the area, make sure you plan a visit!
Written 9 April 2017
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Ποια διαδρομή από Μονεμβασια προς σπήλαιο είναι πιο ασφαλής; Ο χάρτης δείχνει δύο διαδρομές, μιάμισης ή μιας ώρας.
Written 30 July 2020
Η διαδρομή από Μονεμβασιά προς Αγ Φωκά, Νεάπολη, Παραδεισι, Καστανιά. Μεχρι τον αγ. Φωκα ειναι παραλιακή, μετα προς Νεάπολη περνατε το βουνό μεσω νεου δρόμου που ειναι φαρδυς και ασφαλης και απο Νεαπολη προς Καστανια μεσω του χωριού Παραδεισι και οχι το Φαρακλο. Την καναμε με πουλμαν πριν 20 μερες.
Written 30 July 2020
Is this cave open in January?
Written 27 September 2019
Hello the cave will be open probably only on weekends
Written 3 October 2019
Ciao, da dove siete arrivati? io devo andare a Elafonisos e vorrei capire quanto tempo ci posso mettere
Written 10 July 2018
Buongiorno! Venivamo da Elafonisos, è ci abbiamo messo circa un'oretta ad arrivare. Strada di montagna con molte curve, ma panorami magnifici.
Written 11 July 2018
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