Kefalonia: Melissani cave, tour and underwater footage of Melissani lake

Описание: Kefalonia: Melissani cave, tour and underwater footage of Melissani lake

Kefalonia is one of the most beautiful Ionian islands, and it is also the island in which you will be able to find the amazing Melissani Cave.

People come from all over the world to the island of Kefalonia just to see the Melissani Cave. It is easily one of the most beautiful caves in the entire world. You and your guests will be able to take a guided boat tour through the underground lake, Melissani caveas you will learn the history of the cave throughout your journey. If you are interested in Greek mythology, you will be captivated by the Melissani Cave's link to Greek mythology.

According to mythology, caves have always been associated with the divine due to their enclosed beauty with the result that they were the most suitable places for religious ceremonies.

Melissani has its own myths; the locals believe it is named after a shepherdess called Melisanthe who was looking for her lost sheep and fell into the lake and drowned. Another myth refers to the nymph Melissani who committed suicide in the Lake because Pan would not reciprocate her love. The dolphins are also associated with this myth, having been used by the nymph to carry messages to her beloved; they turned into stone in the cave after her demise.

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