Sea caves are nature’s most beautiful sights to behold. Formed by the constant and tremendous force of the waves on a weakened spot of the shoreline or coastal cliff causing them to crack from within and take form over the years, sea caves have come to exist throughout the world, some small and some large. Intrigued by the mystery of these sea caves, people from far and near come to explore them. While the two best known sea caves are Europe’s Fingal’s Cave on Staffa Island in Scotland and The Blue Grotto of Capri, the Greek Islands, the west coastal states of the United States, the Bristish Isles and the Hawaiian Islands boast of a variety of equally splendid sea caves.

Sea caves can be explored using boats or on foot during low tide, which is deemed advisable since a wave carries more power inside a cave. Unlike terrestrial caves, inside a sea cave there are no sculptures or carvings to see or depths to explore. What then captures one’s attention? It is the sheer beauty and existence of sea life. Let’s take a gilded tour for a visual insight into some of the world’s most captivating sea caves.

Fingal’s Sea Cave:

Fingal’s Sea Cave on the Scottish Island of Staffa is by far the most famous sea cave the world has ever known. Its unique structure formed from hexagonally jointed basalt columns is a true work of Mother Nature. The columns form a beseeching walkway inviting visitors to explore deep inside.

Waiahuakua Sea Cave:

The Waiahuaka Sea Cave located along the Na Pali Coast on the Hawaiian island of Kauai is the second longest and one of the most beautiful sea caves in the world. It stretches over 350 meters in length and is notable for its entrance and exit which is why it is also known as the Double Door Cave. The most arresting feature of this cave is a waterfall that flows from a crevasse in the roof of the rock.