The Top 8 Caves in Messenia
Looking to visit a cave in Messenia on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Messenia’s 8
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.
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: October 20, 2025
Tucked along the rocky coastline, Nestor's Cave is steeped in Greek mythology, associated with King Nestor, who featured prominently in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Inside, you'll …
Inside, you'll …
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Perfectly shaped beach crescent with soft yellow and purple sand. An interesting trail climbs to the Voidokilia castle and to the large Nestor’s Cave. There is a Mycenaean tomb on the cliff.
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Spectacular view over the bay and Katafigio Agrias Zois Limni Ntivari
lake. It's a tricky, rocky ascent, but the panorama is worth it.
Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species …
lake. It's a tricky, rocky ascent, but the panorama is worth it.
Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species …
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With rubber boots or bathing suits you can walk 50-100 m into the gorge, at the end there is a spring and a stalactite formation!
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Narrow path leads down the cliffs to the entrance of this stunningly beautiful but wild, not officially developed cave just above the waves. Bring a couple of flashlights, old clothes, …
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Great steep climb to the church-sized cave (Nestor’s Cave). There is then the option of climbing up to the (unsecured) castle via a steep climb. Great view!
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Spectaculair gorge with massive amounts of seawater going in and out. There are caves too, and a blowhole. Might be a bit more tranguil in summer but definitly not a …
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This 4th century AD early Christian cemetery cut into the porous rock is always accessible 24/7, though 'protected' by an open fence
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