Blue Caves and Cape Skinari
Volimes, Greece
Sea caves and rock arches in the white cliffs of Cape Skinari, Zakynthos's northern tip, named for their turquoise water and reached by small boats from Agios Nikolaos. One guide says the light is strongest early in the morning and in the late afternoon.
- Nearest town
- Volimes, Greece
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 37.9303, 20.7053
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Greece: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping ParadiceCampsite14 km from Blue Caves and Cape SkinariWi-Fi
- Camping ZanteCampsite17 km from Blue Caves and Cape Skinari
All campsites in Greece · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Blue Caves and Cape Skinari?
Blue Caves and Cape Skinari is in Volimes, Greece, at GPS 37.9303, 20.7053. It is about 88 km from Olympia.
Can you camp near Blue Caves and Cape Skinari?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Paradice, about 14 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Blue Caves and Cape Skinari?
Blue Caves and Cape Skinari is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Zakynthos: Navagio, the Blue Caves and Laganas Bay turtles.
What is there to see near Blue Caves and Cape Skinari?
Places worth a stop nearby: Navagio (Shipwreck) Beach (11 km), Laganas Bay and the Sea Turtle Marine Park (25 km), Drogarati Cave (34 km) and Melissani Cave and Lake (37 km).
When is the best time to visit Blue Caves and Cape Skinari?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)