Have you ever pondered how caves are formed? Or questioned how, when entering the blue caves, you can see blue water surrounding you?
The explanation is quite simple, yet it's astonishing what nature is capable of achieving.
Zakynthos is renowned not only for its stunning beaches and captivating caves but also for its frequent earthquakes, which can lead to rockfalls. These earthquakes contribute to the formation of caves. Additionally, the waves, rich in salt, erode the caves from the inside, causing them to expand. This natural phenomenon takes thousands of years to occur.
The unique feature of the blue caves is their ability to reflect the vibrant and striking blue hue of the waters within them, simultaneously capturing and reflecting the brilliance of the clear sky on their surface. This series of luminous reflections creates an almost magical atmosphere, best appreciated at sunrise or sunset.
The largest cave is known as Cyan Cave (Kianon Spileon).
The blue caves of Zakynthos are scattered across the island, with the most renowned situated in Volimes near Agios Nikolaos port and in the Skinari Cape area. There are also blue caves along the west coast and even in the south at Keri.
These caves are reachable solely by boat, and only seasoned skippers can navigate them, as some passages are extremely narrow, necessitating skill and experience. If you wish to explore these stunning caves, we recommend not renting a boat larger than 7 meters. This way, you can fully experience the caves' wonders from the inside, with an experienced skipper guiding you.
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