How do I get from Athens to melissani cave?
The best way to get from Athens to Melissani Cave without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 6h 43m and costs €50 – €65.
Can you swim in melissani cave?
Hi there -absolutely not- no swimming allowed, but if you go to the nearby Drogarati Cave there is a free pool there. All around the coast of Kefalonia are sandy bays with ‘sea caves’ so you should be able to swim to them Try the beaches at Lassi.
Where is melissani cave located?
island of Kefalonia
Melissani Cave (Greek: Μελισσάνη) or Melissani Lake, also Melisani is a cave located on the island of Kefalonia, northwest of Sami, about 5 km (3.1 mi) Southeast of Agia Effimia, Northeast of Argostoli and Northwest of Poros.
How long is melissani cave?
3.5 m long
Discover the cave of Melissani with a tour Small boats ply on the lake inside the Cave of Melissani. The cave is 36m high, 40m wide and 3.5 m long.
How much does it cost to visit melissani cave?
it is definitely a tourist trap at 12 euros for less than 10 minutes, not really giving you time to take in the beauty of the cave.
How do you get to Kefalonia?
The best way to get to Kefalonia from mainland Greece is via the ports of Patras or Kyllini in Western Greece. Patra and Kyllini are in the Peloponnese and you can get there by car or public bus from Athens in around 3 hours. Ferries to Kefalonia are in operation throughout the year.
What type of cave is the melissani cave?
lacustrine cave
The cave of Melissani is located near Karavomilos on the island of Kefalonia. It is a lacustrine cave of unique beauty and fully developed cave, which is 3.5 km long, 40m wide and 36m high.
How long is the ferry from Athens to Kefalonia?
The ferry from Athens to Kefalonia is 1 hour, 20 minutes and runs up to 4 times per day depending on the season.
Is there a ferry from Athens to Kefalonia?
There are no ferries from Athens to Kefalonia. In general, there are ferries to Kefalonia (Sami) from: Patras, Ithaca, and Astakos. Ferries from Poros Kefalonia go to Killini Peloponnese.
Are there bears in Kefalonia?
Wildlife on Kefalonia. Greece has a variety of wildlife, including wild bears and wolves in the mountains of northern Greece, the kri-kri on Crete, wild deer on Rhodes and the endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal in the seas around Alónissos.
Are there dolphins in Kefalonia?
The 3 most common species of dolphin found in the waters around Kefalonia are the bottled-nosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the stripped dolphin (Stenella caeruleoalba).
How do I get from Athens to Kefalonia?
The best way to get from Kefalonia to Athens is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs €55 – €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 – €70 and takes 7h 20m. How long is the flight from Kefalonia to Athens? The quickest flight from Kefallinia Airport to Athens Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Why is Melissani known as the cave of the nymphs?
The legend goes that one of those nymphs, the heartbroken Melissani, drowned herself in the lagoon after Pan rejected her love. The cave was named in her honour, and its story added to the rich mythology of Greece.
How much is the ferry from Athens to Kefalonia?
What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia? The cheapest way to get from Athens to Kefalonia is to bus and ferry which costs €28 – €40 and takes 10h 45m.