Doxa (cave)

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Doxa
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Location Crete, Greece
Coordinates 35°22′N25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E / 35.367; 25.000 Coordinates: 35°22′N25°0′E / 35.367°N 25.000°E / 35.367; 25.000
Elevation463
Entrances1
Show cave length50
LightingNo
VisitorsYes
Features Curtains, Stalactites and Stalagmites

Doxa is a small but well-known cave in Marathos. [1]

There is a taverna located right next to the mouth of the cave. [2] You can borrow flashlights at this taverna which is essential to go into the cave.

From the entrance begins a downhill corridor that leads to four rooms. The name Doxa means glory in Greek.

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References

  1. "Doxa Cave in Marathos in Tylisos". webcrete.net.
  2. "Doxa". cretanbeaches.com.