Sami

Few towns in the Ionian Islands have a history as closely tied to an ancient fortified harbour as Sami. On Kefalonia’s east coast, it faces the Ionian Sea across Sami Bay, with the island’s interior rising behind the waterfront. Ancient Same was one of Kefalonia’s four principal city-states; its fortified acropolis and harbour were important enough for the town to resist a Roman siege in 189 BC. The modern port remains Sami’s focal point. Inland, Melissani Cave contains an underground lake, while the chambers of Drogarati Cave reveal the limestone terrain that shapes this part of Kefalonia. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Kefalonia and the Ionian Islands.

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