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September 6, 2024
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Limestone cave with a lake whose water takes on a spectacular turquoise color due to the sunlight.
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Rainer
April 23, 2026
Hiking
The Melissani Cave Lake (Greek Σπήλαιο Μελισσάνης) is a fascinating natural phenomenon. The cave, also known as the "Cave of the Nymphs," houses an underground lake with crystal-clear, turquoise brackish water.
Entrance fees:
Adults: €10.
Children (6-18 years) and seniors (65+): €5.
Combo ticket (Melissani + Drogarati Cave): €13.
Opening hours:
Summer (May-October): Daily from approx.
09:00 to 18:00.
Winter (November-March):
Limited, often only Thu, Sat, Sun from 10:00 to 13:00/16:00.
Best time to visit: Between 11:00 and 14:00, when the sun falls vertically through the collapsed cave roof and makes the water glow.
Entrance fees:
Adults: €10.
Children (6-18 years) and seniors (65+): €5.
Combo ticket (Melissani + Drogarati Cave): €13.
Opening hours:
Summer (May-October): Daily from approx.
09:00 to 18:00.
Winter (November-March):
Limited, often only Thu, Sat, Sun from 10:00 to 13:00/16:00.
Best time to visit: Between 11:00 and 14:00, when the sun falls vertically through the collapsed cave roof and makes the water glow.
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Rainer
April 23, 2026
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The cave was named after the nymph Melissanthi, who, according to legend, took her own life there out of unrequited love for the god Pan. The hydrology is also unique: it takes about 14 days for the water to flow underground from the other side of the island (Argostoli) to the cave.
The cave was named after the nymph Melissanthi, who, according to legend, took her own life there out of unrequited love for the god Pan. The hydrology is also unique: it takes about 14 days for the water to flow underground from the other side of the island (Argostoli) to the cave.
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