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The Cave of Calypso

The Cave of Calypso is located on the island of Othonoi and is an incredibly beautiful place.To understand the true beauty of this cave, you have to visit it several times because each time you will see it with different reflections and colors.Superb even with the gray sky. The s...

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The Cave of Calypso — Fano, Greece.

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About The Cave of Calypso

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The Cave of Calypso is located on the island of Othonoi and is an incredibly beautiful place.To understand the true beauty of this cave, you have to visit it several times because each time you will see it with different reflections and colors.Superb even with the gray sky. The sun, in any case, rises at 11 o'clock in the morning so I would not recommend it earlier.According to legend, in ancient times the island was that of the nymph Calypso, who lived in this large cave.It is said that Odysseus fell in love with her and was a prisoner there for seven years. Homer called this island Ogygia. Because of his writings, there was a strong scent of cypress on the island of Ogygia. Coincidence or not, Othonoi is a place with many of these trees. Odysseus left the island with a raft and sank on the island of Scheria in Corfu.This is an extra element that justifies the legend of Othonoi as Ogygia, because of the short distance separating the two islands.The cave is accessible only by boat but there are dinghy services and it is closeto the beach of "Aspri Ammos" .The same boat therefore can take you to see both.Absolutely worth seeing and taking a long swim!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sun doesn't rise until 11 o'clock in the morning at this location, so it's recommended to visit after that time to see the cave's true beauty with proper lighting. The cave's reflections and colors change throughout the day, so visiting multiple times will reveal different perspectives of this stunning natural site.
The cave is only accessible by boat, but convenient dinghy services are available from the nearby beach of Aspri Ammos. Many boat operators offer combined tours that visit both the cave and the beach in one trip.
According to Greek legend, the cave was home to the nymph Calypso, who held Odysseus prisoner for seven years, as mentioned in Homer's writings. The location strengthens this legend's credibility—Homer called the island Ogygia, it's covered in cypress trees as he described, and it's positioned close to Corfu's island of Scheria, where Odysseus allegedly washed ashore after leaving on a raft.
You should definitely bring swimwear, as a long swim in the cave waters is absolutely worth doing. The cave remains beautiful even on gray days, but bring a camera to capture the stunning reflections and colors that change with different lighting conditions.
It's worth visiting several times because each visit reveals different reflections and colors depending on the time of day and weather conditions. This stunning cave offers new perspectives with each trip, making it more rewarding to experience multiple times rather than just once.

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