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The Top 20 Caves in the Crete

Looking to visit a cave in the Crete on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Crete’s 20

best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

Marmara Beach

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Marmara Beach can only be reached on foot or by boat-taxi, for example from Loutro. One of the special features of the bathing area are the small caves into which …

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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall

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There is an old and a new staircase. If you want to go into the waterfall you should take the old stairs. If you just want to look, I would …

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Lissos archaeological site and the Asclepion (Temple of Asclepius)

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The ruins of Lissos date mainly from the 1st to 3rd centuries BC. At that time, Lissos was famous for its healing springs. Among other things, the remains of the …

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Dead's Gorge (Zakros Gorge) Cave Tombs

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Because of the many ancient tombs that were found in the caves of the gorge, the Zákros gorge is also called "valley of the dead".

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Platania Gorge

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Sure-footedness required; Griffon vultures are to be observed; 250-year-old cave church; great gorge!

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Cave of the 99 Saints

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Cave has solar lighting from 8:00 -20: 00. However, you should definitely have an extra lamp when entering the cave.

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Trapeza Cave

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The cave itself is not spectacular: a small cave room, a few square meters, unlit. With the flashing LED of the smartphone you can make out the contours inside.

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Saint John’s Cave Chapel

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Christianity was by no means forbidden during the Turkish occupation of Crete, the Christians only had to pay higher taxes. The cave churches in particular were usually built before 1669, …

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Vreikos Cave

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Beautiful path to the slightly hidden and surprisingly large cave.

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Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus)

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The Dictaean Cave, or Psychro Cave, is a magnet for visitors. If you like, you can ride a donkey up the main route for a lot of money. But you …

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The Top 20 Caves in the Crete

Marmara Beach

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall

Lissos archaeological site and the Asclepion (Temple of Asclepius)

Dead's Gorge (Zakros Gorge) Cave Tombs

Platania Gorge

Cave of the 99 Saints

Trapeza Cave

Saint John’s Cave Chapel

Vreikos Cave

Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus)

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