Landmark· Astypalaia· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Drakospilia (Dragon's Cave), Astypalaia
36° 38.5′ N · 26° 22.6′ E
A sea-level cave full of stalactites on the island's north coast, west of Vathy, reached by boat.
Practical
Greeka: Vathy is the departure point for boats to Drakos Cave. aegeanislands.gr lists Drakospilia as a geological monument. Position: the cave entrance as mapped in OpenStreetMap. Visit by dinghy or local boat only in calm water; the north coast takes the meltemi swell. Bring a torch.
Best for
A calm-day dinghy adventure
Nearby
- Vathy (Astypalaia)1.6 NM away
- Vathy East Anchorage (Astypalaia)2 NM away
- Psili Ammos Beach (Astypalaia)3.1 NM away
- Analipsi North Cove (Astypalaia)3.6 NM away
- Astypalaia Meltemi3.7 NM away
- Vai Beach (Analipsi, Astypalaia)3.7 NM away
- Maltezana Tavernas & Bakery (Astypalaia)3.9 NM away
- Maltezana (Analipsi) Bay & Quay (Astypalaia)4 NM away