Myrtos Beach-Melissani lake

DEPART FROM ARGOSTOLI AND TRANFER TO MYRTOS BEACH.FREE TIME AT THE BEACH TO ENJOY SEA AND SUN.RETURN TRANFER BACK. Swimming stop beach unreleased not included. Visit the wonder of Kefalonia, Melissani lake.

Myrtos Beach or simply Myrtos Beach is a seaside resort in Kefalonia. It is considered the most famous beach of the island and one of its main attractions, since in recent years it has attracted many people. Located in the northern part of the island, in the municipality of Pilares, 30 kilometers north of Argostoli. The nearest village is Divarata, 2.5 km south of the beach. It has white pebbles and blue waters due to the currents of the area. The beach is surrounded by a cliff and is approximately 800 meters long. At the edge there is a small house. The beach is awarded the Blue Flag and has been voted 11 times the best beach in Greece by thalassa.gr, more than any other beach. Myrtos is an organized beach with canteen, umbrellas, sun beds and a lifeguard. 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. Melissani cave constitutes a unique geological phenomenon. It was created by a mechanical and chemical process called karstikopoiisi (dissolution of rocks) during which water enters the calcareous rocks, erodes them and creates hollows. The underground Melissani lake was discovered in 1951 by speleontologist Giannis Petrochilos. A big part of its roof has fallen down revealing an amazing sight. During antiquity the lake was a place of worship dedicated to Pan and Nymph Melissani. Myths mention that Melissani committed suicide and fell in the lake because Pan was not responding to her love for him. The lake includes also an islet on which archeologist S. Marinatos discovered Pan's sanctuary. The findings are at present in the Archeological Museum of Argostoli. These findings include a clay figure of Pan, a clay disc depicting dancing nymphs, a clay plate depicting the procession of nymphs and a small plate with a woman figure relief. Visitors reach the lake by an underground tunnel and have the opportunity to explore it with a boat and a guide. Therefore, they can admire this unique natural work of sculpture created by the stalactites and the crystal blue-green color of the waters.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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