Discovered in 1951 by Giannis Petrocheilos, Melissani Cave is a real little open-air paradise.
Located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami in Greece, the cave was formed from a collapsed sinkhole, typical of the karstic rock that forms the mountains of the island. Surrounded by forest on one side and a mountain slope to the west, the cave shelters a beautiful mixture of fresh and sea water sublimated by the sun's rays.
As mentioned above, the cave was discovered in 1951 by Giannis Petrocheilos, an exploration that led to the discovery of a very old lamp, now visible in the Archaeological Museum of Argostoli.
Melissani Cave takes its name from Greek mythology. Melissani was the cave of the nymphs: she would have committed suicide there by drowning herself in the lake out of despair, her beloved, Pan, not loving her back (it happens).
A mythical place, steeped in history, and therefore inevitably prized by tourists. The walk will be done by boat (rowboat), a narrow channel leading you from one room to another using a rope to pull the boat through. There is also a balcony near the summit where you can admire the view from above.
For info, access to the cave is paying (7 € per adult), for a rather short visiting time (about 10 min), but the visit is incredible, inviting us to live the moment. Moreover, the very accommodating guides will not hesitate to provide you with all the necessary information during the visit. There's more to it than that, as they say!
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