Around the village of Karydi, there are many caves, formed within the limestone rocks. Some of their names are Oxo Latsidi, Honos and Ano Peristera. These caves contribute to the preservation of biodiversity as they are shelters for bats, invertebrates, and insects....
The cave is to the northeast of the village of Kato Zakros and it got its name, (chopped in Greek), from the ancient quarries that were operating in the area. Access to the cave is through a one-hour hike from the village or the nearby beach. It covers an area of...
The cave is near the village of Karydi in Peristeras. It develops in Permian-Triassic phyllite rocks intruded into Jurassic limestone. The water erosion has destroyed part of the roof at the entrance, forming a 25m deep doline. The cave is 170m long and has rooms that...
