Melissani Cave Lake Tours

Melissani Lake is located in a cave near the town Sami, on Kefalonia island, Greece. Here water from the ground and sea meets and makes for some of the clearest water you'll ever see. #bvsblue
Melissani Lake is located in a cave near the town Sami, on Kefalonia island, Greece. Here water from the ground and sea meets and makes for some of the clearest water you'll ever see. #bvsblue
The cave is magically covered with stalactites, 160 meters long and 40 meters wide and reachable by small boats . The water is 39 meters deep. Main characteristic of the lake is the contrasting colors of the water when the sunlight enters the cave from the open roof . Excavations in the lake discovered findings dated back to the 3rd and 4th century BC . The findings indicate the worship of the god Pan in the region. The findings show that the cave in ancient times was a place of worship, also called Cave of the Nymphs
Lake Melissanis, Kephalonia This is a lake secluded in a cave, located approximately two kilometers away from Sami . The natural entrance to the cave has been created by the fall of a piece of its roof while an artificial entrance has also been constructed to facilitate the visit of Melissani . The cave is magically covered with stalactites, 160 meters long and 40 meters wide and reachable by small boats . The water is 39 meters deep. Main characteristic of the lake is the contrasting colors of the water when the sunlight enters the cave from the open roof .
#Melissani Cave also known as Cave of the Nymphs in #Kefalonia, Greece is one of the hidden travel treasures that is a must visit for any avid traveller. Feel mesmerized by the deep #blue water, which turns crystal clear once the sun rays shine upon the lake from atop.

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Tours & day trips

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Spectacular View of Kefalonia: A Private Tour

Spectacular View of Kefalonia: A Private Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,915 per adult*
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Spectacular View of Kefalonia: A Private Tour

Spectacular View of Kefalonia: A Private Tour

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,915 per adult*
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Kefalonia Private Tour with Honey Olive Oil and Wine

Kefalonia Private Tour with Honey Olive Oil and Wine

Activity duration is 6 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥72,490 per traveler*
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Karavomilos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Karavomilos Beach during your trip to Sami? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Old Vlachata

You can learn about the history of Sami with a visit to Old Vlachata. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Elies Beach during your trip to Agia Efimia? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Elies Beach

Grouta Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Grouta Beach during your trip to Agia Efimia? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Steps from the Ionian Sea, literally 10m from barefoot bliss!

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Alancia Suites

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