Can you swim in melissani lake?
Swimming is not allowed in the lagoon, which may sound disappointing, but once you witness the entire cave sparkling with its ethereal beauty, you can understand why. Nothing but light and gently lapping water disturbs the clarity of its depths. It is a truly memorable sight.
Why is melissani cave famous?
The excavations carried out in 1951 and later in 1962 many artefacts that were found dated to the 3rd and 4th century BC that were used during the post-classical and early Hellenistic periods. Figures of nymphs unearthed have given credence to this legend. Small boats ply on the lake inside the Cave of Melissani.
How was the melissani cave discovered?
This natural wonder was forgotten for centuries and was discovered again in 1951 by speleologist Giannis Petrohilos. The disastrous earthquake of 1953 saw the ceiling of the cave collapse, allowing sunlight to illuminate the lake below and create the fantastic playful light which now leaves visitors enchanted.
How big is the island of Kefalonia?
303.7 mi²Cephalonia / Area
What is Kefalonia known for?
Kefalonia is famous for its local wine varieties“Robola”, “Mavrodafni” and Kefalonian Moschato. “Robola”, specifically, is one of the three best wine varieties in Greece! About 500 tons of “Robola” wine are produced every year, many of them exported mainly in Europe and the USA.
Is Kefalonia a good holiday destination?
The beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia is becoming very popular as a Greek Island destination for everyone and it’s easy to see why. It’s a big island and there is a lot to see and do, so ideally you will have a few weeks to really explore it properly. However, even if you only have a few days you won’t regret it.
Are there jellyfish in Kefalonia?
The wounds healed after a month. I suppose that we encountered sea nettle Chrysaora hysoscella. Perhaps it should be added that such a jellyfish on Kefalonia is obviously a rarity, as during 10 years of our visiting the island we encountered these animals so close for the first time.