Top 3 Underground Lakes in Greece, France & Philippines

Melissani Cave

Located in Kefalonia, Greece
Underground Lake Melissani Cave (Greece)

Found on the eastern shore of the island of Kefalonia (previously known as Kefallinia), the biggest Ionian Island in western Greece is a 100-meter-long cave called the Melissani cave? A jade blue lake holding bitter water extends for about one-third of the length. As stated by Greek Mythology, this was a cave of the sprites, and should be named after fairy Melissanthi.

Uncovered in 1951, this cool and soggy cave contains two enormous chambers loaded with water and a little island in the core. Throughout 1953, the top of the cave fallen because of a seismic tremor, hence, uncovering the underground cave world to daylight. The daylight reflected from the surface of the lake, colors the cave dividers with shades of blue, therefore, giving an astounding sight.

Choranche Cave

Located in Choranche, France
Underground Lake Choranche Cave (France)


Ensured under the of Choranche and a part of the Vercors Regional Natural Park, the flawless waters of the Puerto Princesa Underground River course through a fabulous, 24 km-long cave framework. While coursing through the cave, the stream likewise offers ascent to little underground waterfalls, and move ahead to specifically meet the ocean. Streaming amdist a marvelous karst scene and the captivating woods developments, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is currently distinguished as one of the New7wonders of the world.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Located in Palawan, Philippines
Underground Lake Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (Philippines)

In the collective of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the doorway to the Choranche cave framework is placed at the foot of the Presles precipices which structure a regular amphitheater.

These caves are celebrated for the dainty and delicate 'pop straw' stalactites that dangle from the high roofs. Pop straw stalactites are empty, tubular speleothems that emerge because of the statement of calcium carbonate or calcium sulfate.

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