Vlychada Cave
(Σπήλαιο Διρού (Βλυχάδα))
Cave
Πύργος Διρού
"Most of its length is covered by water and explored on small boats."(3 Tips)
"tour into the cavern takes place by boat and on foot"(2 Tips)
"tour of the caves is definitely a must-do"(4 Tips)
"boat ride in the cave as well as the sea view"(2 Tips)
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- Visit GreeceAugust 7, 2014During a 40-min boat trip, you will come across an intricate network of passages and galleries. The guided tour into the cavern takes place by boat and on foot - part of it is on land.Upvote11Downvote
Olly StedallJuly 2, 2014If you have never visited a cave system before, this is an absolute must visit. It's a spectacular boat ride through the caves with some nice limestone formations. The last bit is on foot.
Upvote4Downvote- BettinaFebruary 22, 2015It is a Great experience, the route you take with the car until you arrive, the boat ride in the cave as well as the sea view when you exit the cave!
Upvote4Downvote - Ilias ChantzakosMay 3, 2015The most spectacular cavern in Greece. Most of its length is covered by water and explored on small boats. An absolut must see for anyone visiting the area, aged 3 to 103 :)UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 6, 2014Fossilized bones of panthers, hyenas, lions, deer, ferrets and the largest collect of hippopotamus bones in Europe have been found inside the cave. Pottery has been found near the natural entrance.UpvoteDownvote
- SimonAugust 11, 2014The tour of the caves is definitely a must-do: let a wooden boat carry you through the barely-lit but astonishing rooms, while the rower will tell (in Greek) many facts about them and the whole cave.UpvoteDownvote
Junk.Y.nurseOctober 7, 2014Incredible cave, truly impressive! But the obese illiterate man that operated the boat was so useless & managed to scare my 4 year old son who in general loves caves, boats and water.UpvoteDownvote- Olly StedallJuly 5, 2014Up until 1960, 1,600 metres had been explored and charted, while today the known length of the cave is 14 kilometres. Exploration continues today above and below water with cave diving.UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 5, 2014The stalactites and stalagmites that are now beneath the water were formed when the sea level was much lower than it is today. Stalactites have been found at a depth of 71 meters.UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 5, 2014The total length of the tourist route through the caves is 1,500 metres. The first 1,300 metres are on a lake and takes about 25 mins. The last part is on foot.UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 5, 2014The cave was known to locals from around 1900, but noone suspected what was hidden in its interior until 1949, when Yiannis and Anna Petrocheilou began a to explore it systematically.UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 6, 2014The water in the cave is brackish and very hard. It's temperature is about 14°C while the air temperature in the cave varies from 16-19°C.UpvoteDownvote
- Olly StedallJuly 6, 2014The cave opened for visitors in 1967 following the completion of preparatory work done by the Greek National Tourist Organisation six years earlier.UpvoteDownvote
Andrea RamirezAugust 17, 2014You can go from Gythio at 10 am and then take the bus back at 12:30
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yandrApril 18, 2017Better call first because it was not open. The public servants had too much to eat during Easter and decided to take a nap instead. Prices are 13 euros and 6 reduced price for children.UpvoteDownvote
Mrs UtyansonnSeptember 14, 2014Spectacular site and unique experience! Not recommended for claustrophobic people! Tour guides seem bored...and 12 euro per person is quite pricey.UpvoteDownvote
Mila CheJuly 11, 2012It's amasing, not so great caves like in Slovenia, but pretty cool. Anyway it's nessesary to see.
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- Olly StedallJuly 6, 2014Important: The caves close at 5pm in the winter (from 1st Nov till 31st March)UpvoteDownvote
Andrey 🇷🇺 BalJuly 5, 2015Реально царство Аида! Особенно когда плывешь один в лодке по этим сводам с бородатым кормчим за спиной ! :) работают до 15:00!!!
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No More HalosSeptember 15, 2019Το σπήλαιο είναι μαγικό. Επιλέξτε το εισιτήριο των 15€, για τη λιμναία και τη χερσαία διαδρομή. Είναι λίγο τσιμπημένο, αλλά αξίζει.
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Sofia G.July 13, 2013Φανταστικο το σπήλαιο. Αξιζει να το επισκευτεί κανεις! θα μπορούσαν οι υπάλληλοι να είναι λίγο πιο φιλόξενοι και να εξηγούν και 2-3 πραγματα στον επισκέπτη! Κρίση εχουμε ακούς εκει 12€!Upvote3Downvote
Evripides m. PelionSeptember 23, 2013Από τα πιο ενδιαφέροντα σπήλαια και το πιο όμορφο. Η πλωτή ξενάγηση θα σας συναρπασει. Προσοχή τα κεφάλια σας! Μπορείτε να τραβηξετε φωτογραφίες!UpvoteDownvote
Nasia GkiomisiJuly 4, 2017Πανέμορφο το σπήλαιο! Το αρνητικό είναι ότι δεν το προσέχουν καθόλου! Ούτε καν οι βαρκάρηδες που πιάνονταν από τους σταλακτίτες για να κουμαντάρουν τη βάρκα. Πόσο μάλλον οι "Ελληνάρες" τουρίστες.. 😡UpvoteDownvote
GEORGE aka Your Guide MasterAugust 23, 2014Συγκλονίστηκα!!! Υπέροχη η διαδρομή μέσα στο σπήλαιο. Must visit!!!Upvote1Downvote
Marw MarouliMay 8, 2017Ενα σπήλαιο που πρέπει να επισκεφτεί κανείς οπωσδήποτε...ακριβούτσικο εισιτήριο..UpvoteDownvote
Nikos KokkinelisAugust 24, 2018Το θέαμα είναι αρκετά εντυπωσιακό, αλλά υπολογίστε ότι θα περιμένετε 1 - 2 ώρες για να μπείτε. Ο χώρος αναμονής έχει ένα καφενεδάκι με κάποια σνακ και καφέ, αλλά γενικα όχι κάτι το ιδιαίτερο.UpvoteDownvote
mplekaltsaFebruary 10, 2013Πολύ καλή εμπειρία αλλά υπερτιμημένη. 12 Euro το εισητήριο ...Upvote1Downvote
Mia PAugust 18, 2012Οι υπάλληλοι θα μπορούσαν να είναι λίγο πιο ευγενικοί και πιο ενημερωμένοιUpvote2Downvote
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