• Location: 1 km east of Zoniana, Rethymno region
• Area: 3,000 sqm
• Path length: 270 meters
• Attractions: Stalactites, stalagmites, water basins with calcium carbonate crystals
• Cave life: Bats, insects, rodents
• Nearby spring: "Amalthea’s Water"
• History: Legend of the rebel Sfentoni
• Discoveries: Adolescent bones near the last chamber entrance

The Sfentoni Cave, also known as the Cave of Life, is located 1 km east of Zoniana in the Rethymno region. Covering an area of 3,000 sqm with an internal path of 270 meters, the cave offers a guided tour through secure walkways. Its chambers are adorned with towering columns, stalagmites, and stalactites. Inside the cave, enchanting water basins with calcium carbonate crystals captivate visitors. The cave’s ecosystem consists of bats, insects, and rodents. Nearby, the Amalthea Water Spring adds to the site’s natural beauty.

The cave’s history is intertwined with legends, particularly that of the rebel Sfentoni, who allegedly hid there. According to legend, Sfentoni killed a young boy to protect his hideout, a story supported by the discovery of adolescent bones inside the cave.