Diros Caves
The Diros Caves are a natural phenomenon located between Areopoli and Pyrgos Dirou. They are one of the most important caves in Greece and have a cave lake which is considered to be part of an underground river.
The cave complex consists of three caves but only two of them, Vlychada and Alepotrypa are open for visitors. The route through the caves includes sailing with boats in the lake through narrow passages and cave tunnels (by a licensed guide) and then a 10-minute walk through the cave to the exit. The caves have beautiful stalactites and stalagmites but the most interesting part is the boat trip, not recommended to people suffering from claustrophobia. The whole trip lasts 30-40 min.
You can reach the Diros Caves from the village of Pyrgos Dirous, there are many signboards. When you approach the site, you will see a barrier and a ticket office. You should buy the tickets first and then you proceed to the cave entrance. Next to the parking lot there is a small pebbled beach with beach cafe and old chapel. The Diros Caves are open to visitors all year round but in the winter they close earlier (at 3 pm).
The price of the tickets by 2023 is EUR 15 per adult.
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highlights: natural phenomenon with a cave lake, nature in Mani Region, Peloponnese, Greece