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The World’s 100 Best Show Caves

Sarıkaya Cave

Yığılca, Turkey

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST SHOW CAVES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 60 2026
Sarıkaya Cave

A large limestone cave with a high dome-shaped ceiling, stalactites and stalagmites, a stream and a waterfall falling in from the entrance. Visitors walk alone down long, wet metal stairways from a narrow entrance and climb back out the same way.

Highlights

  • High dome-shaped main chamber
  • Waterfall at the entrance
  • Stream through the cave

Good to know

  • Cool inside even in summer
  • Many stairs, wet and slippery
  • Fee charged per car, cave free

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