7 Of The Most Beautiful Sea Caves In The World

Even if you aren’t planning to travel, these photos will make you think right away on your next sea cave destination.

The Cathedral Cove Beach.

Sea Caves are incredible, forming along cliffs through erosion with only the power of wind and water. Hundreds of thousands of years in the making, each underground cave is completely unique. Formed by water erosion, with the occasional help from some strong winds, it’s no wonder sea caves are a huge tourist draw for those who love Mother Nature’s spectacles.

There are many stunning sea caves around the world that are well-known with hundreds of thousands of tourist visiting each year. However, there are others which are less known, tucked away along coastlines that aren’t as popular or easily accessed.

Just like these photos of the clearest blue water beaches in the world, you’ll be blown away by each of these incredible sea caves.

  1. CATHEDRAL COVE SEA CAVE, COROMANDEL, NEW ZEALAND.
Cathedral Cove Sea Cave

It holds a total of five incredible sea caves along the Catlins Coast of southeastern New Zealand. There are actually two main caves systems that join together with the cliff, one having a ceiling height of 100 feet. It is a little bit difficult to get to the caves as they are accessible only for two hours on either side of low tide.

2.MARMOL CAVE, CHICO, CHILE.

Marmol Cave – Chico, Chile.

Carves into the Patagonian Andes, the Marmol Cave is located on the peninsula of solid marble bordering Lake General Carrera, a remote glacial lake that spans the Chile-Argentina border. This block or marble is said to weigh over five billion tonnes. The caves have been formed over thousands of years of waves washing up against the calcium carbonate. The colours of both the lake and caves depend on the time of year and water level.

3.PHANG NGA BAY CAVES – PHYKET, THAILAND.

Phang Nga Bay Caves – Phyket, Thailand.

Part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park in Thailand, this incredible stretch of stunning blue/green waters are surrounded by the striking rock formations and the vibrant jungle Thailand is so well known for.

4.HIDDEN BEACH – MARIETA ISLANDS, MEXICO.

Hidden Beach, Mexico.

It used to be a sea cave some years ago but the cave’s ceiling collapsed and it is now better described as a hidden beach. Often referred to as the “eye to the sky,” this former sea cave is now a hugely popular swimming and sunbathing spot.

5. BLUE CAVES – ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE.

Blue Cave, Zakynthos, Greece.

Located on the North end of the island in the cliffs below Cape Zkinari, you’ll find the incredible collection of Zakynthos’ Blue Caves, with the longest being the Kianoun Cave. The surroundings white cliffs and beautiful seabed reflect the blue colour of the water, making the caves appear to have a turquoise hue.

6. BLUE GROTTO – CAPRI, ITALY.

Blue Grotto – Capri, Italy.

It is a sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, southern Italy. Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern. The cave extends some 50 metres into the cliff at the surface, and is about 150 metres (490 ft) deep, with a sandy bottom.