The Perama Cave

NATURE

Mar 22

A nature wonder near Ioannina

When visiting the beautiful city of Ioannina in Epirus, you must definitely visit the Perama Cave. It is located just 4 km away and is a magnificent attraction nestled within a hill.

Here is an excerpt from the simple yet very informative website:

“The cave is part of an underground river bed, which was opened during the Proto-Tertiary period, about 1,500,000 years old (Ioannis Petrochilos). Its tourist route has a length of 1,100 meters and the area it covers is 14,800 m2, while its altitude difference from the entrance to the exit is about 25 meters. The air temperature is 180 Celsius, while the temperature of the waters of the small lakes that form inside the Cave is 140 Celsius. Their hardness is 180 French with P.H 5.5 and the humidity of the Cave reaches 100%.”

An hour well spent

This the first cave in Greece to ever open as a tourist attraction. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes, and it takes about 10 minutes to walk back to the entrance. Bear in mind that you’ll have to climb up and down a total of at least 600 steps. It’s not as daunting as it sounds, and the guide is really patient and waits until everyone catches their breath, but you should be prepared. The path leading to the entrance rewards visitors with a magnificent view of the city of Ioannina and Lake Pamvotis.