Dive· Paxos· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic
Cathedral Cave & Achai Caves
39° 11.9′ N · 20° 8.8′ E
In Achai Bay on the west coast, a huge cavern reaching over 50 m into the mountain at about 28 m depth. Fresh water seeps in from above, and it ends in a vault beneath the cliff. Paxos Map calls it one of the best dives on Paxos.
Practical
Cave diving: guided, experienced divers only. Nearby are the 'Sunshine' cave (Achai 2), whose roof has a hole that lets light in (39.19997N 20.14551E), and the Pounda tunnel, an underwater tunnel entered at 17 m and exited at 24 m (39.19789N 20.13798E). West-coast exposure applies; flat calm only.
Best for
Advanced and cave divers
Nearby
- Blue Caves of Paxos (West Coast: Ortholithos, Ypapanti, Kastanida)0.3 NM away
- Agrilas Reef & Anemone Caves0.6 NM away
- Erimitis Cliffs Sunset0.6 NM away
- NW Maistro & West-Coast Swell (Paxos)0.9 NM away
- Paxos Olive Press Museum (Magazia)0.9 NM away
- Avlaki & Galazio Beaches (SW Paxos)1 NM away
- Paxos Olive Grove Walks (Ostries & Old Paths)1.1 NM away
- Paxos Health Centre (Bogdanatika)1.2 NM away