A short distance after the Village and tunel of Topolia in Kissamos area, there is a well maintained footpath on the mountain side which reaches the  Agia Sofia Cave at 285m a.s.l.
The cave is of great scientific interest, has a diameter of 70m and it is 20m high. There are marvelous stalagmites and stalactites of various shapes.

Two patronal feasts are taking place there each year: One on Tuesday after Easter and a second on December 24, when the birth of Jesus is represented.

Upon entering the cave of Agia Sofia, you suddenly realize that it is in fact quite large (almost the size of a cathedral). Many ancient objects were discovered at this location, including shells from the Neolithic period. After taking a few hesitant steps until the eyes adjust to the dim light, continue towards the little church, which is in the front on the left side of the cave, and actually forms one of the church's walls. The church is small and quite ordinary, without any architectural or hagiographical features. What makes it unique is the sense of space once you are inside.

In several locations of the cave wild fig trees have grown, and there are many pigeons throughout the area. Walking deeper into the cavern the humidity becomes very pronounced - the ground soaked with water, but not particularly slippery. In several spots alga has completely covered the rocks, providing them with a dark-green velvet-like coating. The stalagmites offer a never-ending variety of shapes, ranging from extremely tall conical formations to very short forms which somewhat resemble to top of a bald head.

See: Topolia Village, Topolia Gorge, Koutsomatados Village

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