Ios & Folegandros · Greece · Cave & cavern
Cave of Georgitsis
Ancient stalactites in an air pocket at the back of the cave
Cave of Georgitsis is a sea cave on the southeast coast of Folegandros, near Karavostasis, reached only from the water. It is a shallow cave dive without current, and divers go for the deep blue light inside and the old stalactites hanging in an air pocket at the far end.
Also known as Georgitsi's Cave, Georgitsi Cave, Georgitsis Cave.
Where it is and how deep
36.6050° N, 24.9490° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Most of the dive sits around 11 m, with 17 m at the deepest point. Inside the cave the water takes on a distinct deep blue colour. Small gold blotch groupers turn up often, along with hermit crabs and slipper lobsters. At the cave's end divers make a brief surface in the air space to see the ancient stalactites.
Marine life and season
- Groupers
- Macro critters
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Ios & Folegandros: Seas are calmer from late spring to early autumn; the Meltemi wind can chop the sea in July and August, the warmest months.
Sources
- Georgitsi's Cave - Folegandros Island — Scubahellas
- Georgitsi Cave — Folegandros tourism
Similar dives elsewhere
A 5 m cave passage that comes out at Dofí Sud
A 50 m training cavern at 17 m, 15 minutes from Moraira port
An air dome at the end of the first cave
A 30 m tunnel through the cliffs from 6 m, plus a cavern with an air bubble