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Sami, Cephalonia, Greece cruise port guide

Located on the east coast of Kefalonia, Sami is home to beautiful beaches and pleasant cafés and tavernas around the harbor that provide an ideal setting to soak up the traditional Greek atmosphere. Situated on a hill to the south of town are the ruins of ancient Sami, where visitors will find a fascinating site consisting of artifacts spanning several different civilizations over thousands of years.

About Sami, Cephalonia, Greece

Sami is a port town on the eastern coast of Cephalonia (Kefalonia), the largest of the Ionian Islands in western Greece. It serves as the main gateway for ferries connecting Cephalonia to the Greek mainland and Ithaca, and is a port of call for cruises exploring the Ionian Islands. The area is surrounded by dramatic karst scenery including the famous Melissani Cave and Lake.

The unmissable Melissani Cave (3 km from port) features a boat ride across an underground lake lit by filtered sunlight. Drogarati Cave, 4 km away, showcases magnificent stalactites. Antisamos Beach, also nearby, is one of the island's most photogenic spots. Day tours to Argostoli (the capital), Assos Castle, and Myrtos Beach (widely considered Greece's most stunning) are popular excursions.

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Coordinates 38.2514, 20.6472
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