Cave of Ai Vlasis, Panaghia of Rodia & the Ambracian Gulf
The cave of Ai Vlasis Greece is home to an impressive 8,500 to 10,500 caves , making it one of the most cave-rich countries in the world, largely due to its karstic limestone geology and intense tectonic activity . To date, over 10,000 caves have been officially explored and recorded by the Hellenic Speleological Society , while many more are believed to remain undiscovered. The Epirus region is particularly rich in caves, hosting several hundred caves , including some of the deepest vertical shafts like Provatina Cave and Epos Cave , thanks to the limestone mountains and gorges of the Pindus range. Within Preveza , the number of caves is smaller but includes notable sites such as the Cave of Aphrodite near Parga and the Asprochaliko Rockshelter , known for its archaeological significance dating back over 100,000 years. Overall, Greece ’s cave density is one of the highest globally , with approximately one cave every 12.5 km². This positions Greece as a top destination...