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The Cave of the Cyclops is located at the foot of Veloutsa, at the northernmost point outside the town of Astakos. It is a huge cave, located in a steep and inaccessible spot, below the castle town of Astakos. Its name is due to the Cyclops, who according to mythology lived inside this cave. This point of interest is Mountainous and Rural. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is not accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. Source of photographic material: Website: http://astakos-photos.blogspot.com/ - Vassilios Zagkotas, Professor, PhD, University of Ioannina.