Alistrati Cave

Alistrati cave is one of the most beautiful caves in Europe.

Its passages are 3 km long, approximately 1 km of which can be visited.

The guided tour lasts about 1 hour during which the visitor can encounter huge stalactites up to 18 metres in length, in a variety of colours and shapes.

According to myths surrounding the cave, Hades, god of the underworld, after kidnapping Persephone led her to the ravine where the Gates of Hades were.

The cave is located 50 km SE of Serres, 25 km SW of Drama and 55 km NW of Kavala.

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