Sami Travel Guide

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Waiting for the ferry to Ithaca at sunset.
Small town but with a lot of character #beach
View from the top of the fortress Fourio in Cephalonia, Greece. Easy paved path makes for a wheelchair friendly hike to top of this fort. Worth the effort. Stunning view.
The majestic Myrtos beach (Kefalonia) as seen from the hairpin road: white pebbles, deep blue water, surrounded by white rocky cliffs and endless green hills #LifeAtExpedia #SeasideDiscoveries
Emelisse Nature Resort

Emelisse Nature Resort

5 out of 5
Emblissi Bay Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kefalonia. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Our second stay, room a little tired. The breakfast is very good, staff helpful and friendly. We loved the adults only pool. The only this that spoilt it was the penny pinching attitude to in-room drinks; charging €1 each for tea bags is beyond mean! We went out and bought our own.

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

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Emelisse Nature Resort
Kefalonia Bay Palace

Kefalonia Bay Palace

4 out of 5
Agia Efimia Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Kefalonia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Grouta Beach and Elies Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (101 reviews)
Beautiful oceanfront stay
The staff and location were lovely. The view from Bay Palace provided beautiful sunrises, gorgeous views of the mesmerizing blue water beach, and enchanting views of the town.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Kefalonia Bay Palace
Meliti Waterfront Suites

Meliti Waterfront Suites

Sami-Agia Efimia Road Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
Stay at this guesthouse in Kefalonia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Melissani Cave Lake and Karavomilos Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The apartment was very big and comfortable, it was tidy and clean. The view was stunning. All needed equipment was included.

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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Meliti Waterfront Suites
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Dafnoudi

Dafnoudi

2 out of 5
Antipata Kefalonia Kefalonia Island
Stay at this aparthotel in Kefalonia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fiskardo Port and Kimilia Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (50 reviews)
A lovely property with fabulous views. Very comfortable bed and good air-conditioning when needed. Our room was number 10 up in the eaves so some low sloping ceilings but an amazing view. Small but adequate kitchenette and bathroom. Great pool. Good local restaurant and handy shop. Definitely need ...

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2024

Dafnoudi
Liladi Stone-Built Villa With Exclusive Pool.

Liladi Stone-Built Villa With Exclusive Pool.

Fiskardo Kefalonia
Stay at this villa in Kefalonia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Fiskardo Port and Foki Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Perfect in every way. Great location quiet with amazing views. Friendly welcome with an amazing cake. The best we had on the island. Discreet friendly service. House suit us perfectly.

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Liladi Stone-Built Villa With Exclusive Pool.
Kalliroi - Exquisite Villa Designed Exclusively For Two with Large Private Pool.

Kalliroi - Exquisite Villa Designed Exclusively For Two with Large Private Pool.

Pylaros
Stay at this villa in Kefalonia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Elies Beach and Grouta Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
We loved our stay and enjoyed the surrounding area too. Communication with the owner was fantastic and Penny the housekeeper great ensuring everything was ok.

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Kalliroi - Exquisite Villa Designed Exclusively For Two with Large Private Pool.
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Popular places to visit

Melissani Lake is located in a cave near the town Sami, on Kefalonia island, Greece. Here water from the ground and sea meets and makes for some of the clearest water you'll ever see. #bvsblue

Melissani Cave Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Melissani Cave Lake during your travels in Sami. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area.

Melissani Cave Lake

Fiskardo Port

4/5(2 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Fiskardo with a trip to Fiskardo Port. Wander the waterfront and beaches in this quaint area.

Fiskardo Port

Acropolis of Sami

Learn about the local history of Sami when you spend time at Acropolis of Sami. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Acropolis of Sami

Karavomilos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Karavomilos Beach during your trip to Sami? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Karavomilos Beach

Old Vlachata

You can learn about the history of Sami with a visit to Old Vlachata. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Old Vlachata

Emblisi Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Emblisi Beach during your trip to Fiskardo? Wander the waterfront in this relaxing area.

Emblisi Beach

Activities

Boat ride in Melissani

Visit Melissani Lake Cave by Boat with Myrtos View Point

NZ$128
per adult
Visit Melissani Lake Cave by Boat with Myrtos View Point
Shared Day Trip for Cruise Ship Visitors from Argostoli Port

Day Trip for Cruise Ship Visitors from Argostoli Port

NZ$102
per adult
Day Trip for Cruise Ship Visitors from Argostoli Port
Melissani lake - Myrtos beach swimming

Melissani lake - Myrtos beach swimming

NZ$118
per adult
Melissani lake - Myrtos beach swimming
Myrtos Beach

Private Tour in Melissani Cave and Myrtos Beach Swim Stop

NZ$169
per adult
Private Tour in Melissani Cave and Myrtos Beach Swim Stop
Off-Road Wine Fiesta at Cephalonia

Off-Road Wine Fiesta at Cephalonia

NZ$177
per adult
Off-Road Wine Fiesta at Cephalonia
Private Tour: Melissani & Assos Village with Wine Tasting

Private Tour: Melissani & Assos Village with Wine Tasting

NZ$198
per adult
Private Tour: Melissani & Assos Village with Wine Tasting
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Cities near Sami

Turkopodaro Beach, Kefalonia Islands , Greece

Argostoli

Best beaches of Kefalonia (Cephalonia)island - Mirtos with turquoise transparent sea. ionian islands of Greece

Kefalonia

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Erisos

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