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Cave of Melissani

kordasspiros — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:31:31 +0000

The cave of Melissani is located in Karavomylos, 2 km northwest of Sami, and is one of the most famous sights of Cephalonia, both for its beauty and for its history. It was discovered by Giannis Petrochilos in 1951 and has two entrances. One is the natural vertical entrance of the cave and was created by the fall of a large part of the roof. The second is the artificial entrance with stairs that allows the visit to the cave.

The lake is located 20 meters below the ground, with a length of about 160 m and the water has a depth of 10 m to 40 meters depending on the prevailing conditions. The tour of the cave of Melissani is done by boat and starts from the uncovered part of the cave, where the light falls into the water and creates beautiful turquoise shades that enchant my visitors. Continuing in the covered part of the cave, visitors can see the 20,000-year-old stalactites with strange shapes that adorn most of it.

The Cave of Melissani is associated with two myths. A legend wants Melissanthi to commit suicide in the lake out of grief because Pan did not respond to her love. Another legend wants the shepherdess Melissanthi, who lost a sheep and as she was trying to find it, she stumbled and fell into the lake. In the center of the lake is an island, where archaeologist S. Marinatos discovered findings that certify the worship of the cave to the god Pan and the Nymphs. That is why you call it the Cave of the Nymphs. These finds are a clay figurine of the god Pan, a clay disk depicting nymphs dancing, a clay plate with a procession of nymphs, and a small tile with a relief female figure. The findings are today in the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli.

In this lagoon cave, we meet another rare phenomenon. The water that penetrates the limestone rocks, erodes them and creates pits through a process called karstification. In 1963 it was found that the lagoon cave communicates with the entire karst network of the island and was even confirmed by control with colored water that flowed from the sinkholes in Argostoli, at the other end of the island.

The cave is open to visitors, May to October from 08.30 in the morning until 19.40 in the afternoon every day.

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Xi beach

kordasspiros — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 20:20:08 +0000

Xi beach is one of the most impressive and special beaches in Greece. It is located in the southern part of Kefalonia and stands out for the deep tile color of its sandy beach. With crystal clear shallow waters, spooky landscape, organized and with easy access, Xi beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island.

Type: Fine sand

Depth: Shallow

Accessibility: Easy

Organized: Yes

Disabled support: No

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Antisamos beach

kordasspiros — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 20:07:14 +0000

Antisamos beach is located next to the port of Sami and is one of the most famous beaches of Kefalonia. Some of the most important scenes of the film ΄΄ Captain Corelli’s Mandolin΄΄ were shot there. It is a large beach in length and width, pebbled with wonderful waters and a green natural environment around it.

Type: Pebbles

Depth: Medium

Accessibility: Easy

Organized: Yes

Disabled support: No

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Makris Gialos, Kefalonia

kordasspiros — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:22:21 +0000

Makris Gialos is one of the busiest beaches in Kefalonia. It is only 3 km from Argostoli and is famous for the crystal clear waters, the sandy coast and the famous beach bars that exist there.

Type: Fine sand

Depth: Shallow

Accessibility: Easy

Organized: Yes

Disabled support: No

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Myrtos beach, Kefalonia

kordasspiros — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:25:24 +0000

Myrtos beach is located on the northwest side of Kefalonia and is 30 km from the town of Argostoli, near the village of Divarata. It is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece and in Europe, awarded with a blue flag. Landscape of unique beauty when you see it from above, with cliffs, rocks and green vegetation around the beautiful coast with fine pebbles.

Type: Pebbles

Depth: Deep

Accessibility: Medium

Organized: Yes

Disabled support: No

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