greek hotels - Melidoni Cave Just outside Perama, there is a crossroads leading to historic Cave Melidoni (or Gerontospilios). The route taking you there is very beautiful, with a view to the river basin below and cultivated areas, trees, olive groves, etc. In ancient times, this cave was a place of worship for the giant Talos. It played the same role in the Minoan era, as objects have been found proving the period and the use. In Roman times, believers made travel s to Hermes here. Today there is a monument (cenotaph) inside the first chamber, which is dedicated to the 370 men, women and children who found refuge there during the 1821 Revolution January 1 824). The Turks discovered the refuge; they blocked the cave's entrance and set fire to it. The besieged revolutionaries suffered bad stop s by suffocation. The cave is very well-preserved, with stalactites suspended from the ceiling, and is easily explored even by amateurs, provided you have torches and suitable shoes for the slippery floor. Choose which chamber you want to "explore". In the eastern chamber you can reach a depth of 35 metres, and to the north (left) a depth of 30 metres. After your excursion to the cave you will definitely have developed an appetite, so return to Melidoni village and enjoy traditional Cretan cooking in Giorgos Kouvaki's excellent taverna.

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Just outside Perama, there is a crossroads
leading to historic Cave Melidoni (or Gerontospilios). The route taking you there is very beautiful, with a view to the river basin below and cultivated areas, trees, olive groves, etc. In ancient times, this cave was a place of worship for the giant Talos.
It played the same role in the Minoan era, as objects have been found proving the period and the use. In Roman times, believers made travel s to Hermes here.
Today there is a monument (cenotaph) inside the first chamber, which is dedicated to the 370 men, women and children who found refuge there during the 1821 Revolution January 1 824). The Turks discovered the refuge; they blocked the cave's entrance and set fire to it.
The besieged revolutionaries suffered bad stop s by suffocation.
The cave is very well-preserved, with stalactites suspended from the ceiling, and is easily explored even by amateurs, provided you have torches and suitable shoes for the slippery floor. Choose which chamber you want to "explore". In the eastern chamber you can reach a depth of 35 metres, and to the north (left) a depth of 30 metres. After your excursion to the cave you will definitely have developed an appetite, so return to Melidoni village and enjoy traditional Cretan cooking in Giorgos Kouvaki's excellent taverna.