Caves with stalactites and stalagmites on Kalymnos island.

The rocky land of Kalymnos island plump for the creation of caves some of which are full of stalagmites and stalactites. New caves were discovered during last years and the already known are developed for easy public access.

Following is a small list of Kalymnos island caves:

• Seven virgins cave: In Pothia (Kalymnos port). Named by the rumor that seven girls were disappeared and died in the cave during their effort to escape from a pirates attack.
• Saint Barbara's cave: In Pothia (Kalymnos port). Neolithic foundlings.
• Kafala's Cave: Close to Vothini village. The most visited and easy accessible cave with stalactites and stalagmites.
• Grande Grotta: Close to Massouri. Turned in to a climbing sector.
• Skalia Cave: Close to Skalia village. The biggest and most beautiful cave on Kalymnos island.
• Sikati Cave: In Sikati bay. Turned in to a climbing sector.
• Daskalio Cave: In Rina (Vathi port). Archaeological foundlings. Named by it's use as a "Secret School" during Turkish occupancy.
• Stimenia Cave: Close to Stimenia Vathi. Explored by Dr. Avagianos team in 2006. Amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations.
•  Pserimos Cave: on Pserimos island: Explored by Dr. Avagianos team in 2006. Amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations. The next cave to be developed for public access.