Papanikolis Cave

Archaeologists believe the Cave of Papanikolis was once a submarine hideaway. It is teeming with caves. Papanakolis Cave is conveniently located on the island of Meganisi, just 12 nautical miles from Nydri village in Lefkada. The best way to get to the cave is to take a boat cruise from Nidri, which takes about 45 minutes. This cave rose to prominence during World War II as a secret hideaway for the submarine Papanikolis. The cave's sheer size is mind-boggling. After its blitzkrieg on the Italian armada, the Papanikolis submarine is thought to have tucked itself away inside this massive cave. First-time visitors will have an amazing time.

The incredible Papanikolis Cave is Greece's second-largest cave. It is a karst cave, not a true sea cave, and is currently partially submerged by the sea. The ships that would drop anchor inside the cave during periods of bad weather preferred this cave. Even large shipping vessels with flagstaffs could easily fit into this cave. In fact, Levkas is merely a modernized version of the historic name Leukas, which literally means "white." When viewed from the Mediterranean Sea, the entire island is white. This is because a large portion of the coastline is made up of white limestone cliffs. Papanikolis Cave is located on one of these white cliffs and is notable for its massive gateway to the southwest. The cave turns right just behind the gateway and extends to the southeast. At the far end, there is a miniature beach, and visitors can approach it on small-sized boats and enjoy leisurely beach strolls.

Location: Vathy, Greece