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Discover the impressive Diros cave in Mani
Photo by Steve Peterson
Let’s travel to Diros caves, one of the most beautiful and impressive caves of the world which began its formation hundreds of years ago. The locals were aware of its existence since 1900 but they could have never perceived the tremendous beauty it was cherishing within it. In 1949, the founders of the Hellenic Speleological Society began to explore it and by 1960 they had completed an exploration and mapping of around 1.600 meters, although we know today that its total length is over 15 km...
You will discover Diros caves enjoying a magical boat route- an awesome experience- and you will be dazzled by the spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, while listening to the history of the caves by the boatman who will also be your guide.
Photo by Steve Peterson
The temperature in the interior of the caves ranges from 16 to 20°C and the water temperature of the lakes does not exceed 14°C. The formulation of the caves began hundreds of thousands of years ago while the stalactites and stalagmites which are now visible under the sea surface were actually formed when the level was much lower than it is today.
Inside the cave fossilized bones of panther, hyena, lion, deer, marten and the largest deposit of hippopotamus in Europe have been found. Also, near the natural entrance ceramics that suggest human presence have been found. Next to Diros Caves you may also have the time to visit the Neolithic Museum which exhibits priceless specimens of great historical value from findings dating back to the Paleolithic Era.
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