Two "craters" like siblings
The Didyma sinkholes (Dolines of Didyma) are a rare geological phenomenon near the picturesque village of Didyma, in Ermionida, Argolis. These consist of two large, circular depressions with steep, almost vertical sides that resemble "open caves" in the ground, impressing visitors with their vast diameter and depth.
The Great Cave and the Small were formed when the ground underwent natural subsidence and collapsed into underground cavities. According to experts, they functioned as natural swallow-holes for the drainage of water from the region's torrents and seasonal streams.
Descending into the Small Cave, you will see two old chapels in close proximity—St. George and the Transfiguration of the Saviour—built almost into the vertical rock faces. The perimeter path beneath the cliffs, which rise to 25 metres, allows you to walk around the crater and admire the impressive natural terrain up close.
If you visit in spring, the plain surrounding Didyma is carpeted with wild tulips, creating a unique setting in combination with these giant sinkholes.
The Great Cave and the Small were formed when the ground underwent natural subsidence and collapsed into underground cavities. According to experts, they functioned as natural swallow-holes for the drainage of water from the region's torrents and seasonal streams.
Descending into the Small Cave, you will see two old chapels in close proximity—St. George and the Transfiguration of the Saviour—built almost into the vertical rock faces. The perimeter path beneath the cliffs, which rise to 25 metres, allows you to walk around the crater and admire the impressive natural terrain up close.
If you visit in spring, the plain surrounding Didyma is carpeted with wild tulips, creating a unique setting in combination with these giant sinkholes.
