Tour
Shore excursion: Drogarati and Melissani Caves with Photostop at Myrtos Beach
Visit the most famous natural wonders of the island on this half-day sightseeing tour.
- Explore Drogarati cave with the remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites. This magnificent cave opened to the public in 1963 and was discovered about 300 years ago. It is also famous for its excellent acoustics. Several concerts have taken place in the cave. Even famous Opera singer Maria Callas gave her appearance.
- Take a boat ride into Melissani, Lake of the Nymphs, a lake – cave of unique beauty and see how the sunrays lighten up the crystal clear water to an unreal bright turquoise. It constitutes of a unique geological phenomenon. Seawater disappear into swallow holes near Argostoli and appear again after 15 days as backwater in the cave’s lake which is situated 30cm above sea level. The cave is shaped like a B and a part of the roof has collapsed about three thousand years ago.