Caves

Saint John Damialis Church & Cave

Caves AllinCrete - September 8, 2018

Situated on the west side of Crete in the area of Kissamos, Saint John Damialis church or Agios Ioannis Prodromos Damialis is on the...

Skotino Cave (Agia Paraskevi)

Caves AllinCrete - May 30, 2018

Skotino Cave is located in the prefecture of Heraklion, between the city of Heraklion and that of Hersonissos. It lies close to the village...

Saint Seven Children Cave

Caves AllinCrete - June 29, 2017

The Saint Seven Children Cave is located near the Monastery of Metamorphosis (Transfiguration) in the area of Varypetro, approximately 10 km away from the...

Melidoni Cave (Gerontospilos)

Caves AllinCrete - May 24, 2017

Situated 30 km east of Rethymno near the village of Melidoni, the Melidoni Cave or Gerontospilos (“Old Cave”) is one of the most impressive...

Dikteon Andron Cave (Psychro)

Caves AllinCrete - May 21, 2017

Dikteon Andron Cave or Psychro Cave is located in Lassithi plateau between Heraklion and Agios Nikolaos approximately 60 km from each. According to the...

Agia Sofia Cave (Wisdom of God)

Caves AllinCrete - May 21, 2017

Agia Sofia cave or Wisdom of God is situated just under 50 km from the center of Chania on the way to Elafonisi and...

Matala Caves

Archaeological Sites AllinCrete - May 21, 2017

In ancient times, Matala was the port of the ancient city of Phaistos during the Minoan period. After the destruction of Phaistos, Matala was occupied by the...