Hotels near Keri Caves

At the southwestern corner of the island, the Keri Caves are a series of dramatic sea-eroded arches and grottos carved into white cliffs below the village of Keri. The same cliffs sit beside Lake Keri, the historic natural pitch lake that supplied tar to the Athenian navy in the 5th century BC. That geology produced the wide rock arches you motor through today on the boat tours.

Small boats from Limni Keriou and Keri port reach the caves in about 20 minutes; tours typically include swim stops in turquoise coves between the arches and views of the Mizithres rock pillars further north. Above the caves, the Keri Lighthouse offers one of the best sunset spots on the island - a tarmac road climbs from Keri village to the cliff edge, where a small taverna serves drinks at the viewpoint.

Pro Tip: Combine the boat tour with sunset at the lighthouse for a full south-coast day - take a 14:00 boat from Limni Keriou, return for a late-afternoon coffee in Keri village, then drive 4 km up to the lighthouse for sunset (around 20:30 in July, 19:00 in October).