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Board a small rowboat under a roof of collapsed limestone and watch Melissani Lake turn from silver to sapphire as sunlight slips in. This half-day shore tour pairs the cave’s underground lake with the iconic Myrtos viewpoint—compact, scenic, and rich in island geology.
Board a small rowboat under a roof of collapsed limestone and watch Melissani Lake turn from silver to sapphire as sunlight slips in. This half-day shore tour pairs the cave’s underground lake with the iconic Myrtos viewpoint—compact, scenic, and rich in island geology.
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Operated by Thalassa travel group · Sami, Ionian Islands
A hush falls when the minibus drops you near the gate and the island's limestone exhales cool air: sunlight slices through an open roof and the lake inside Melissani Cave glows a surreal blue. Rowboats wait under arched stone as guides lower oars; water nudges the hull and reflections chase the carved walls.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for travelers in basic physical condition; requires boarding small rowboats and negotiating short stair sections.
Admission to Melissani is usually paid on site and is not always included in the shore excursion price—confirm at booking.
No—small rowboats are steered by guides; passengers sit and enjoy the short guided circuit.
Yes for most families; however there are stairs and boat boarding which may be difficult for those with limited mobility.
Typical photo stops last 20–40 minutes—enough for pictures and a short walk to the viewing ledge.
Archaeological finds suggest Mycenaean-era activity near the cave; later centuries saw the area used by locals for freshwater and mythic stories tied to nymphs.
Visitors are asked to stay on paths, avoid touching cave formations, and refrain from littering; local management limits boat numbers to reduce disturbance.
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