Katafyki cave

Katafyki is a cave located in on the island of in the . It has been named "Katafiki" as it has served as a shelter in various time periods. It also bears the name "Giorgos Martinos Cave" in honor of the geologist who studied it.
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  • Type: Cave
  • Description: cave in Kythnos, Greece
  • Also known as: “Katafyki Cave”
  • Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dryopida and Archaeological Museum of Kythnos.

Residential area
Photo: Einer flog zu Weit, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a village and a community in island, . It most likely got its name from the first residents of the island, the Dryopes. It is declared as a traditional settlement because of its architecture. is situated 100 metres north of Katafyki cave.

Museum
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is situated 3½ km north of Katafyki cave.

Church
Photo: Γιάννης Μαχαίρας, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a church, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Katafyki cave.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Aosa and Agios Stephanos.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3 km northeast of Katafyki cave.

Village
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Merichas is a seaside settlement and a port in , . It is the main port of the island. According to the 2011 Greek census Merichas population was 369 people. is situated 3 km west of Katafyki cave.

Katafyki cave

Latitude
37.38176° or 37° 22′ 54″ north
Longitude
24.4301° or 24° 25′ 48″ east
Open location code
8G969CJJ+P2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 4584434424
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­no
Wiki­data ID
Q112666413
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Katafyki cave” goes by many names.

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Highlights include Άγιος Παντελεήμων and Αγία Άννα.

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