Discover the magic of the caves in Kefalonia. Be speechless in front of the beauty of the area's caves, explore the incredible formations and indulge in the mysterious atmosphere. An absolutely unique experience that will fascinate you.
Fytidi
It is located 3km west of Sami, near the settlement of Vlahata - Karavomylos. It is a cave of prehistoric interest, as it was used before the Paleolithic era by various animals and was definitely a protective shelter of prehistoric humans. Access to the cave is quite difficult, due to the humidity that created mud on the floor and the flying and squeaking of bats, which became frightening for the visitor.
Chiridoni
In the wider area of Sami is the cave of Chiridoni. Chiridoni has a depth of about 40 meters, a length of 100 meters and a downhill entrance that leads to an impressive gallery with transparent brackish water and wonderful stalactites and stalagmites. In fact, after cave exploration it was found to be connected to the neighbouring cave of Sotiras. The two caves are connected by an underground pipeline.
Sotiras Cave
Sotiras Cave is 50 meters deep and has a small and extremely steep entrance that also ends in an impressive gallery with brackish water and a rich decoration of stalactites and stalagmites. Scientists claim that the two neighbouring caves are cavities created by the subduction of the limestone rock in the area, mainly due to the rainwater which, when enriched with other components such as carbon dioxide, has a strong dissolving effect.
Drogarati
The cave of Drogarati in Sami was discovered when a strong earthquake caused a collapse that revealed the entrance to the cave 300 years ago and was opened to the public in 1963. The cave of Drogarati is an impressive cave with remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. According to cave scientists, the cave is about 150 million years old and is a rare geological phenomenon. The cave has perfect acoustics and is often used for concerts and other performances.
Melissani
Lake Melissani, located near Karavomylos, is the most impressive cave lake on the island. When the sun is directly over the opening of the cave, the sunlight falls on the turquoise waters and creates a magical illusion. The name of the lake comes from the nymph Melissanthi, who fell in love with the god Pan and drowned in the lake when the god Pan rejected her.
Zervati
The Zervati cave, located in the area of Karavomilos, is 18 meters deep. It has two small lakes on the banks of which grow rare Greek aquatic plants.
Agia Eleousa
A sinkhole with a vertical depth of 75 metres near the village of Karavomylos. At its lowest part the gully retains brackish water, about four metres deep. Around its opening, there is a dense cluster of trees and bushes... making it invisible! Unfortunately, it is not easily accessible.
Agioi Theodoroi
This cave is located in an area where there are several other cavernous caves and they were once a single huge cave. If you go down into the cave you will notice rich vegetation, large trees, bushes, various birds that have made their nests, as if in the middle of a rainforest. At the bottom of the cave there is a turquoise lake with brackish water.
Aggalaki
Aggalaki cave belongs to a large system of caves that are connected to each other. Due to an opening in the roof, natural sunlight penetrates the depths of the cave and creates extraordinary colourations. The small lake that forms at the bottom takes on a blue colour, extremely rare for waters found within caves.
Drakaina
The Drakaina Cave is located in the steep and impressive Poros gorge, at an altitude of about 70 m., a small tourist resort on the southeast coast of the island of Kefalonia. Excavations revealed the use of the cave from the Late Neolithic period. From the end of the 7th century to the beginning of the 2nd century BC it was used as a sanctuary of the Nymphs and the god Pan.