Dragon's Cave, Show cave on Lake Orestiada, Kastoria, Greece
Dragon's Cave is a show cave on Lake Orestias in Kastoria with passages stretching over 300 meters that branch into ten halls and multiple chambers. Underground lakes with mineral-rich water fill various sections, creating a network of connected passages for visitors to walk through.
Local explorers first discovered and documented the cave in the 1940s following the construction of the lakeside road. Public access and formal development came much later, opening to visitors in 2009.
The name comes from a local legend about a dragon guarding treasure, a story that has been part of the region's folklore for generations. Visitors can sense how this tale still connects people to the cave today.
The cave maintains a constant temperature between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius year-round, making it comfortable for visits in any season. Guided tours are the standard way to explore, so visitors should plan their time accordingly and check current opening hours beforehand.
Researchers discovered bones of an extinct cave bear species that lived here thousands of years ago. The find reveals that the cave was home to large animals long before humans found their way inside.
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