Cave of Agia Sofia of Mylopotamos
The cave of Agia Sofia really is an impressive cave. It lies to the West of the Mylopotamos village in the equally impressive Kokala bay, at an altitude of 50 meters. The Petrohilos couple, Professor Ioannis Petrohilos and his wife Anna, were the first to systematically concern themselves with this cave. In 1995, after her husband’s death, Anna Petrohilos completed the cave’s exploration and its mapping at her own expenses, honoring his memory. At the cave’s entrance you will find the church of Agia Triada with a well preserved temple depicting wall paintings of the 18th century. The cave has a touristic path of approximately 200 meters. Stalactite and stalagmite grace all the chambers that connect through small openings. The cave’s average temperature is 17o C and the moisture percentage is approximately 75%. The cave is visitable today with the guidance of employees of the Municipality of Kythera.
Cave of Agia Sofia of Kalamos
One cave in the heart of a small gorge. An unbelievably inspiring place which, during winter, is submerged by a river. The cave itself is not specially remarkable, yet the landscape creates an incredible sensation. The small church at the cave’s entrance is dedicated to the Holy Wisdom (Sofia) of God. You can visit it walking from the village of Kalamos to Kapsali. At the crossroad to the village Spilies, the cave is at the end of the village.
A visit is an excellent opportunity for a picnic, especially during the winter months with sunshine.
Cave of Agia Sofia in Agia Pelagia
The cave is situated just outside the village of Agia Pelagia, near the Galani gorge, with a size of 120 m2. The constellations of stalactites and stalagmites is impressive.
Cave of Housti
This cave is located under the surface of the earth, with steps carved into the bedrock. It is located at the Eastern side of the village of Diakofti. The excavations conducted here for the past few years revealed human habitation and use of the area and cave that dates back to 3.800 b.C. The cave was used during other eras as well, during the Classic and the Roman ages. The findings suggest that the cave was mainly used as sanctuary. Sightseeing tours are carried out each summer by a group of excavators/archaeologists.
Cave of Katafigadi
The Katafigadi cave is situated at the top of Mermigari mountain to the West of the island. Shells have been found from ceramics of the Mycenaean Age. The cave is small and narrow and constitutes a shelter for the area’s fauna. The cave is not particularly well-known.
