Loutses Caves

As you walk down the rocky path, passing wild rose-bushes and aged olive trees, a scattered dry-stone wall appears in front of you. Following the path further down, the stone wall reveals its hidden caves.

Reaching the edge of the cave, it shows its whole size and beauty.
The "ceiling" is filled with stalactites which make the scenery a breathtaking one.
The bottom of the Loutses cave is covered by green algae which are lightened up by the sun touching them.
In the wintertime the cave is filled with water. This offers an even more amazing view.

The caves of Loutses offer a unique chance to experience the wild beauty of Corfu...

Old Perithia (gr. Palaia Peritheia) is a deserted village. It is located high up, off the main road between Kassiopi and Acharavi. It is strange driving in the mountains, coming across this deserted village with a few sheep and a couple of Tavernas in the middle! Even more interesting, walking around just wondering about those who used to live here.

Follow the main coastal road out of Kassiopi, continue on this road until you reach the EKO petrol service station, this will be on your left and the General tourist office is opposite on your right. You will see the signposts for Loutses and Old Perithia. The turning is on your left immediately after the service station. Follow the road up to New Perithia, this is not far, turn left at the fork in the road, you will see the signs, go through the new village.

Continue on this road up the mountain to Old Perithia, you will pass through Loutses on your way. The road is narrow in parts and extremely twisty so go carefully!!Driving up the mountain side you will witness spectacular views all around you as you climb up to the village of Loutses.

Derelict houses line the roadside. In faded sunbleached shades of summer offset by the brightly coloured flowers in hot pinks, oranges and red tones. Take time to look at the traditional Greek village of Loutses. Stop off for a cold drink in the local Taverna there, the welcome will be as warm as the drinks are cold.

As you continue, leaving the village of Loutses behind you following the sign for Anapaftiria on you lefthand side. Winding through the hills, lush green vegetation of olive and cypress trees surrounds you, contrasting with the stark grey of the stone and rocks on the mountain side. Reaching the end of the road you have to leave your car behind to walk the final parts.

Walking through the "gate" you will enter a rocky downhill path which will leads down to the Loutses Caves.