Subterranean Swimming, Leaving The World Behind

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Neda el Món recently released its 2024 schedule. Among its various open water swims and expeditions, Neda el Món also offers three subterranean swims on Kolocep Island: Svietionik, Bige and Blue Cave.

From the coastline of Ireland (led by Donal Buckley, filmed by Sam Krohn) to Mexican cenotes and the Japanese shoreline (led by Masayuki Moriya), there are innumerable subterranean swims (also known as cave swims or underground swims) around the world that enthrall those who are bold enough to venture within.

Subterranean swimming to be adventurous and requires a bit of audaciousness and a dash of daring. Often dark or darker than the outside world, swimming into a cave gives swimmers the impression of raw nature that has been untouched and undeveloped by humans. The walls and ceiling have beautifully unique rock formations and fauna.

In subterranean swims, the water below the swimmer can be very dark. Even your arms while swimming breaststroke with your head up, are invisible from above. The water is often rough, especially if the outside waves or incoming tide or currents are pushing the water into the caves. The water also usually feels cooler (colder) than the outside, especially on a warm, sunny day.

Cenotes are underwater caves that are especially associated with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Cenotes are common geological forms in low latitude regions, particularly on islands, coastlines, and platforms with limestones. Some have multiple layers of fresh water, seawater, stalagmites and stalactites and even trees. Many remain undiscovered and their depths unexplored.

Other natural cave swimming (subterranean swimming) opportunities include: