Melissani Cave Lake

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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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Meliti Waterfront Suites

Meliti Waterfront Suites

Sami-Agia Efimia Road Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
With a stay at Meliti Waterfront Suites in Kefalonia, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Melissani Cave Lake and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Mount Ainos.
The apartment was very big and comfortable, it was tidy and clean. The view was stunning. All needed equipment was included.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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Studios Diamanto

Studios Diamanto

Karavomylos Village Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
Located in Kefalonia, Studios Diamanto is connected to a shopping center, a 1-minute drive from Melissani Cave Lake and 6 minutes from Drogarati Cave.
Quiet and Relaxing Stay
The room was cleaned every day, in fact the hold complex was spotless. Both Stelios and Anastasia were very approachable and extremely helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. The area was really quiet allowing us to relax with no worries. Only 500 metres to Melissani lake/cave also a bonus. Coastal ...

Reviewed on 14 June 2023

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

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

Karavomylos Ionian Islands
With a stay at this apartment in Kefalonia, you'll be by the sea, just a 5-minute walk from Melissani Cave Lake and 12 minutes by foot from Karavomilos ...
Ideal location for its peace and access to an empty stretch of beach. Near to a fantastic taverna and breakfast cafe basically opposite each other in the village square. The apartment had everything necessary for a comfortable stay and was easy to find with the instructions and diagrams . Had a wonderful ...

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

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