Cave of the One-Eyed Cyclops of Polyphemus

West of Alexandroupolis is one of the most significant archaeological finds of the whole region - the cave of Cyclops Polyphemus, protected as an ancient Greek monument.

This cave once served as a haven of ancient man, as evidenced by numerous prehistoric finds - ceramics and stone tools, jewelry made from sea shells, bones of prehistoric animals. The cave of Cyclops Polyphemus revealed to researchers secrets whose age is estimated at tens of thousands of years. It consists of four rooms, the most populated was the first – here scientists found samples of the Hellenistic, Classical and Roman eras. Currently, the cave of Polyphemus is open to visit every day.