The cave of Franchthi (Greek Φράγχθι) is located in a bay opposite Kilada in the Argolis on the Peloponnese (Greece). It was from the Upper Palaeolithic (about 38,000 BC) to about 4000 BC. in use and then partially collapsed.

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Papito

July 22, 2020

Hiking

Park the car at Foyrnon Beach (a wonderful lonely beach that invites you for a refreshing bath after the tour, so don’t forget the swim suit). The short walk to the cave aside the shore and emerald waters is well sign posted.

timafe

August 16, 2021

Hiking

Nice short hike to the cave, easy to manage even with children. On the way back, the beach and the sea beckon. No entry (as of August 2021)

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1. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Παραλία Σαλάντι

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2. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Kilada

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3. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Kilada

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Elevation 60 m

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Saturday 21 March

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1. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Παραλία Σαλάντι

2. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Kilada

3. View of the Bay – Franchthi Cave loop from Kilada

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