MELISSANI LAKE

Although there are many caves and lakes on Kefelonia , the cave/lake Melissani {Blue Cave) is probably  the most impressive. The air is cool even in the heat of summer and a gently sloping tunnel takes you to the edge of this impressive lake. Boats are waiting to take you on a trip over the 36 ft. deep turquoise waters and into the dark caves where 20,000 year old stalactites hang from the roof. Shepherds of Kefelonia have long known about this cave/lake as many sheep have disappeared into it. It was only in1963 that it was first opened to visitors. The earthquake of 1953 caused the roof to collapse opening the lake to the skies. so during July and August ,between 10.30 and 1.00 pm sunrays cause the waters to take on many and various shades of blue which in turn is reflected onto the walls. Many archaeological treasures have been found and are in display. The water, some of which has travelled underground from the other side of Kefelonia empty into a lake at Karavomilos.

This is indeed a Must See when you visit this Island