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| Location | Greece |
| Coordinates | 35°17′33″N 24°03′35″E / 35.292382°N 24.059806°E |
| Depth | 722 metres (2,369 ft) |
| Length | 7,900 metres (25,900 ft) |
| Discovery | 1991 |
| Entrances | 1 |
Sternes (Greek: Στέρνες) is a cave located in the Lefka Ori mountains on the Greek island of Crete. The Sternes cave is the fourth deepest (−722m) and longest (7,900m) cave in Greece (data as of 2024 - cave is still under exploration). It is located on the southern slope of the Sternes peak in the Lefka Ori of the Chania region of Crete, at an elevation of 2,085m. The code name of the cave is GSO 21, as it was first explored by the French group Group Speleo d’Orsay.
The fact that its entrance is 450m higher than the entrance of the deepest cave in Greece, the Lion's (-1110), makes the cave rather important. Over the past 8 years, the Speleological Club of Crete (SPOK) has been organizing international expeditions to explore it, which have led to impressive results[1]. The cave still holds many leads, ensuring that expeditions will continue for many years.
Its exploration requires specialized equipment and experience. The cave is permanently rigged, while a phone cable and two bivouac camps have been set up inside to support the expeditions. Moreover, the installed data loggers measure the temperature and moisture of the cave throughout the year.
