MYTH • HISTORY • NATURE

Where stone keeps history alive

A journey into the depths of Crete, through a place of extraordinary natural beauty and profound historical memory.

35°23′04.4″ N 24°43′47.9″ E MELIDONI • GREECE• CRETE
EXPLORE

A JOURNEY WITHIN

Experience the Cave

Follow a cinematic journey into the depths of Melidoni Cave.

PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY

Inside the cave

Nine images from the deeper areas of Melidoni Cave.

DISCOVER THE UNDERGROUND WORLD

Discover Gerontospilios

Explore the distinctive geology, impressive chambers and deeper sections of Melidoni Cave.

LISTEN • LEARN • DISCOVER

Audio stories of the cave

Listen to stories, myths and archaeological information connected with distinctive locations inside Melidoni Cave.

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Looking towards Psiloritis

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In front of the cave entrance

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Looking towards the Hall of the Heroes from inside the entrance

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The significance of the great entrance for the cave’s use as a dwelling place

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In front of the public access restriction at the entrance to the northern recess

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The Hall of Inscriptions

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A Few Words about the God Hermes

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The Depository in Pashley Hall

YOUR IMPRESSIONS

Visitor Guestbook

Share your impressions from your visit to Melidoni Cave.

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GET IN TOUCH

Contact

For information about Melidoni, the Cultural Association and local activities, you can contact us by phone or email.

CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MELIDONI

«Gerontospilios»

Melidoni, Rethymno, Crete
PHONE +30 694 156 1261 EMAIL psmel@melidoni.gr
LOCATION Melidoni Cave, Rethymno
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