Sikati Cave, Natural limestone cave in Kalymnos, Greece.
The cave forms a massive circular opening in the ground measuring 100 meters in height and width, featuring vertical limestone walls with tufa formations.
The cave stands as a natural monument on Kalymnos island, which developed from a sponge diving center into an international rock climbing destination.
Local residents maintain traditional practices near the cave area, including goat herding along the surrounding mountain paths and rocky terrain.
Access requires a 40-minute hike from the parking area near Skalia village, with fixed ropes available for the final descent into the cave.
The cave contains 30 established climbing routes ranging from grade 7a to 8c, with many paths following natural limestone formations and steep overhangs.
Location: Municipality of Kalymnos
GPS coordinates: 37.05966,26.93818
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:54
Geological forces have carved openings, arches, and caves into rock formations across continents through millions of years of erosion. Water, wind, and weathering have shaped these natural structures from various rock types, creating landmarks that reveal the Earth's ongoing transformation. The formations appear in diverse environments, from coastlines where ocean waves carve passages through limestone cliffs to desert regions where wind erosion creates openings in sandstone walls. This collection spans locations such as Durdle Door along England's Jurassic Coast, where a 200-foot (60-meter) arch rises from layers dating to the Mesozoic era. The Faraglioni Rocks off Capri reach heights of 360 feet (109 meters) and include a natural passage navigable by boat. In landlocked regions, formations like the Eyes of God in Bulgaria's Prohodna Cave display symmetrical ceiling openings where sunlight penetrates the rock. Desert sites such as Las Ventanas in Argentina's Andes showcase wind-carved arches in remote sandstone landscapes. Each location offers direct evidence of erosion processes that continue shaping these geological features, from readily accessible coastal points to isolated areas requiring significant travel to reach.
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