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Karavomilos and Sami
Karavomilos is a pleasant, quiet retreat at the western side of the bay of Sami. The village has a
small park, eucalyptus tree-lined beach and a lake. The pretty lake, home to ducks and geese is quite famous; water that is sucked under the island at the sea mill at Katavothres (near Argostoli) passes the nearby underground lake at Melissani and surfaces here. Pull up a chair at one of the cafes, head for the beach or sit in quiet contemplation by the lake.
Karavomilos is home to our accommodation at the Sami Beach Hotel; relaxed and ideally located to explore the island and here also the superb Villa Dimoulas, set in its private grounds, awaits you.
There are caves - Melissani Lake, 30,000 years old – a shrine to Pan in 
prehistoric times. The crystal clear mysterious salt-water lake immerses you in a shimmering play of blue and violet colours, caught by the sun filtering though the roof of the chasm 100 feet overhead.
Drogarati – still developing after 150 million years – a glut of orange and yellow stalactites and stalagmites - a stunning cathedral like central chamber with extraordinary acoustics – Maria Callas once sang here. 
Sami with its long waterfront is lined with shops; shaded restaurants and tavernas serve a variety of tempting meals and snacks augmented by the locally caught fish of the day. In the delightful harbour boats bob in the clear blue water as if waiting impatiently for something to do. Seek out the ruins of Ancient Sami the most important of the four great city-states that ruled Kefalonia over 
3000 years ago and minted its own coins.
Antisamos – set in a bay of exceptional beauty - picturesque and impossible to resist - a 
crescent of white shingle snuggling into lushly forested hills spilling down into a wine dark sea - one of the most exquisite pebble beaches on Cephalonia.
At the highest point of the road to this beautiful bay, there is a small footpath that leads to the Dichalia lighthouse. Although no more than a navigation light it is the best place on Cephalonia to see dolphins - especially in winter and spring, when the dolphins swim into Sami Bay.
Accommodation in Karavomilos, Cephalonia
Sami Beach, Cephalonia - HotelWe are aware that the majority of our guests, like ourselves, usually prefer the unconstrained independence of self-catering but there are those occasions when you crave to be spoilt and thoroughly pampered in a beautiful hotel. Sami Beach is just such a place.
Villa Dimoulas - Villa for 4 with private pool Set in private grounds extending to in excess of half an acre Villa Dimoulas offers superb accommodation in a beautiful, tranquil location with a wonderful mountain backdrop - the whole of Sami Bay just seventy metres away.
Emilia Villas - Two villas for up to 4, one villa for up to 6 Set back from the coast road these beautifully styled villas in huge individual areas are a delight. Surrounded by olive groves and vineyards with fantastic panoramic mountain views, peace and serenity surrounds you here.
Other villages: Aghia Efimia | Karavomilos and Sami | Vathi, Ithaca | Makriotika | St Georges
