Saint Efstathios Cave
About Saint Efstathios Cave
Saint Efstathios Cave is a historic cave beneath coastal cliffs in the Kaleiçi area of Antalya, dating to the Byzantine period and associated with Saint Efstathios in the Orthodox tradition. It is described as a place where divers can see many sea creatures, including monk seals, loggerhead turtles, octopus, moray eels, and groupers.
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Access
The cave lies under the cliffs in the direction of Konyaaltı from Kaleiçi Port.
Aquatic Life
Reported sightings include Mediterranean monk seals, Caretta caretta (loggerhead turtles), octopus, moray eels, and groupers.
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