![]() ![]() Originally the Cave of Agios Ioannis was used to provide shelter and was later used as a worship place for the goddess Artemis. A few of those visitors include: Alexander the Great, King Otto, the marquis de Nointe (ambassador of France) and the lyric poet Archilochus of Paros. Inscriptions on the walls of the cave mark are proof of the many prominent visitors of the cave dating back to the Neolithic period. Its maximum depth is about 85 meters, it has a length of 89 meters and its maximum width is almost 60 meters. ![]() For additional instructions or information about your visit, please contact: +30 2284061640 or e-mail Cave information and historyĪntiparos Cave is very large, and extends at several levels.You can also walk to the cave. The walk is estimated to take about an hour and a half from Antiparos port. The parking lot at the Cave is very big and spacious. The paved road that leads to the Cave begins to the left of where the ferry boat docks (arriving from Paros) in the Port area of Antiparos. You can also go to the cave by car, motorcycle or bicycle.The public bus timetable is available here. The cave can be accessed by bus from the port that runs hourly during the summer.Free printed leaflets with the cave information are available in seven languages (Greek, English, French, Italian, German, Swedish, Russian), and may be obtained at the entrance to the Cave. The audio tour is available in two languages (Greek and English).The modernization project included the creation of the 411-step cement staircase with a protective railing, for a spacious and safe descent, the installation of security cameras, the remodeling of the forecourt area and the installation of lighting using the latest technology. The area in and around Antiparos Cave was renovated in 2009.Writing on the walls and surfaces of the Cave is also explicitly prohibited. Smoking, flash photography and the breaking off of stalactites and stalagmites are strictly prohibited. ![]() Individuals with respiratory or heart problems are not permitted to enter, because of the high level of humidity prevalent inside the Cave.Make sure you bring a bottle of water as you will need it after the 411 step ascent.The descent in the cave will take you down approximately 411 steps so be prepared.For school visits, please contact KEDA at the telephone number 22840 61640.In winter months visits can be made upon arrangement with the Municipality of Antiparos.You can use your Antiparos Cave ticket to also visit the Historical and Folklore Museum of Antiparos.Children up to 6 years old get free entrance to the cave. There is a 50% discount for children 6 to 12 years old (3.00 euros). The admission ticket costs 6.00 euros (including a visit to the Folklore Museum).Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. Antiparos Cave will be open for visits through October 2023 and its opening hours are daily from 10:00 to 16:00.The Aegean sea sprawls at your feet, you can gaze at Soros beach and the surrounding inlets, the wild beauty of the rocks, and also see clearly Paros island. In the cave you will find the the oldest stalactite in Europe estimated to be 45 million years old! A must see! ![]() The cave showcases the most exquisite stalactites and stalagmites making this one of the finest enchanting natural museums in Greece. THE CAVE WILL BE OPEN EVERY DAY UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBERĪntiparos Cave is the only vertical cave in all of Europe with a depth of approximately 85 meters. The Antiparos Cave is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00. This natural wonder is the number one attraction of Antiparos island. It is also called the Cave of Agios Ioannis church. Antiparos Cave is situated just 8 km from Antiparos town (Chora). ![]()
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