Place to visit
Cave of Zeus, Greece: what it is and when to go
Cave of Zeus is a Stalactite cave in Crete, Greece (Σπήλαιο Ιδαίον Άντρον), at 1,538 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Stalactite cave in Crete, Greece · Nature, History
- Local name
- Σπήλαιο Ιδαίον Άντρον
- Where
- Greece
- Elevation
- 1,538 m
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- HER Heraklion, 35 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.20825, 24.82894
What it is and where
Cave of Zeus is a Stalactite cave in Crete, Greece (Σπήλαιο Ιδαίον Άντρον), at 1,538 m above sea level. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 35.20825, 24.82894; the nearest main airport is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER, Heraklion), 35 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature and History places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cave of Zeus is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:53
- FebPossible10:43
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunBest time14:22
- JulPossible14:09
- AugPossible13:20
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovPossible10:07
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| History | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Cave of Zeus has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- KousakasMountain in Faistos municipality, Greece2.0 km
- MavriMountain in Faistos municipality, Greece3.2 km
- Kamares CaveCave in Crete with important Minoan finds3.4 km
- EkdoraMountain in Amari municipality, Greece3.7 km
- AgkathiasMountain in Amari municipality, Greece4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: Nature
- Olympia, Greece
- Mount Athos: mountain in northeastern Greece
- Areopagus: rock outcropping in Athens, associated with ancient legislative and judicial bodies
- Gulf of Corinth: gulf of the Ionian Sea, separating Peloponnese from Central Greece
- Saronic Gulf: gulf of the Aegean sea, on the shores of Attica, Argolis and Corinthia, Greece
- Mystras: fortified medieval city in Laconia, Peloponnese, Greece
Every Greece place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cave of Zeus?
It is a Stalactite cave in Crete, Greece (Σπήλαιο Ιδαίον Άντρον in the local language). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cave of Zeus?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Cave of Zeus?
The nearest main airport is Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), 35 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kousakas, Mavri, Kamares Cave. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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