Melissani Cave Lake

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.

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 S$215 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 S$602 per traveller*
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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 S$215 per adult*
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Reviews of Melissani Cave Lake

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Reasonably priced experience (7 Euros). The guy doing the tour on our boat was amusing and informative. The small lake and cave were beautiful.

3/5 - Okay

Geraldine

7 eoros each for 5 mins boat & long queue, but unique

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Long queue in very hot sun with no shade. Next to buses which moved, no segregation. Customer waiting experience could be very much improved. Cave nice.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Beautiful cave and lake. €7 entry fee which includes the 10-15 minute boat ride (July 2019 price). Gets very busy at 10am and 12noon when coaches carrying tourist trips arrive.

5/5 - Excellent

Steve

A short trip but great 'wow' factor

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

7 euros each for a 10 min boat trip, lovely cave and natural beauty but guide gave very little information and was way overpriced

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