• Pirates of the Aegean

    February 10, 2024 in Greece ⋅ 🌬 17 °C

    Route No. 20 of Androsroutes takes us past Zorgos Beach (Today no snorkeling for me), up a small ridge and down again through a dry river valley. Towards the end of the valley and a steep cliff the route continues left around the coast and into the next small valley. But here a hole in the ground awaits the weary traveler and down again into darkness. A large branch helps to climb down into a spacious cavern. Multiple holes lead you even further into the mountain or open up to a new cavern with a sea view on the other side. These are the Valian Pirate caves!
    Tipp: take sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Do not attempt in rain as the caves fill with water and flush everything to the sea. 💦 ☠️
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