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Snorkel· Meganisi· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Papanikolis Cave (Meganisi)

38° 36.8′ N · 20° 45.8′ E

A large sea cave on Meganisi's south-west coast where the Greek submarine Papanikolis is said to have hidden during the Second World War; inside are stalactites and a tiny pebble beach.

Ionian IslandsSaronic Gulf & Argolic

Practical

Position from OpenStreetMap, matching the sailingissues.com marker (38.61393, 20.76333). my-sea: suitable in calm weather as a swim stop; the seabed is steep, so drop the anchor and take lines ashore to the exposed rock on the northern side of the entrance, or stand off and visit by dinghy or paddleboard. Tourist boats visit in season, so go early. Swim in with a light to see the formations.

Best for

Dinghy or swim-in sea cave

Season

Calm mornings

Nearby