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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

The Top 20 Caves in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Looking to visit a cave in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων’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: November 2, 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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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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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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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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Bay Katholiko

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At the very end you can walk to the water under the bow and swim there. So do not forget towels and bathing trunks !!!

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Arkoudiotissa Cave

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With a flashlight you have more of it.

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Agios Antonios Cave Chapel

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St. Anthony the Great (* allegedly 251; † 356) was a cave hermit. Therefore, many cave churches are dedicated to him, long before the Turkish occupation, during which Christianity was by no means forbidden.

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Saint Sophia Cave

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First you have to go up about 240 steps until you get to the cave, but then there is a nice view. I didn't find the cave itself that special. …

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Kormokopou Cave

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The path through some gravel slopes, which is critical in many places, is marked with very small red dots, which can often only be found with luck. GPS highly recommended. …

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Agios Onofrios Cave Chapel

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The cave chapel of Agios Onofrios is dedicated to the early Christian saint Onofrios from the 4th century.

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The Top 20 Caves in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Marmara Beach

Lissos archaeological site and the Asclepion (Temple of Asclepius)

Cave of the 99 Saints

Saint John’s Cave Chapel

Bay Katholiko

Arkoudiotissa Cave

Agios Antonios Cave Chapel

Saint Sophia Cave

Kormokopou Cave

Agios Onofrios Cave Chapel

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