Oct 1, 2018 · Diros Caves have been described as the most impressive limnetic caves of the whole world. They consist of three different caverns: the Alepotripae, Katafygi and Vlyxada that is the only one that is open for visits. Those caverns were first explored in 1950.

Feb 16, 2025 · Just south of Areopoli are the Caves of Diros, one of the top tourist attractions of the Mani region. With an entrance close to the rocky sea shore, the complex of caves are flooded with stalactites dripping from the ceiling.

Bound to legend, tradition and history, these majestic and mysterious caves extend in the area around the bay of Diros, a short distance from Areopolis. A community developed here during the Later and Final Neolithic Period (4800-3200 BC).

Greece that is rich in limestone numbers about 10.000 caves. The most popular and famous ones are the caves of Diros in the Laconian part of Mani. The interior of these caves is beautifully decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Thousands of Greek …

Under the sparse Mani landscape, nature has patiently and artistically sculpted a miracle beyond imagination – white stalactites and stalagmites, impressive waterfalls and glittering crystals adorn every corner, creating an incomparable spectacle that takes your breath away!

Jan 16, 2023 · Attention, caving enthusiasts: the Mani concentrates some of the most beautiful caves in Greece. Grab your headlamps! Located on the west coast of Mani, south of Areopoli, the Caves of Diros are comprised of 3 caves (named Glyfada, Alepotrypa and Katafygi), with a total length of 14 km / 9 miles.

Sep 14, 2023 · One of the top sights in Mani is the Diros Caves, one of the oldest caves in the world. You can also do fun hikes at Cape Tainaro and Taygetos. The bright sun, blue sea, and tower houses alongside prickly pear trees make it a sight to behold.

Jul 5, 2024 · Nestled near the village of Pyrgos Dirou in the Mani Peninsula, the Diros Caves are a natural wonder that beckons explorers worldwide. These ancient caves, part of an extensive underground river system, offer a mesmerising journey through time and geology.

Diros Caves. The Mani. These extraordinary flooded caves, inhabited since Neolithic times, lie 11km south of Areopoli and are signposted near the village of Pyrgos Dirou. The…

These extraordinary flooded caves, inhabited since Neolithic times, lie 11km south of Areopoli and are signposted near the village of Pyrgos Dirou. The entrance is on the beach.