MELISSANI CAVE PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

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Press Office, Melissani Cave
Email: press@melissani-cave.com
Phone: +30 26740 22997

MELISSANI CAVE CONTINUES TO ENCHANT VISITORS WITH UNIQUE UNDERGROUND LAKE EXPERIENCE

Kefalonia, Greece - Melissani Cave, one of Greece's most spectacular natural attractions, continues to draw visitors from around the world to experience its magical underground lake. The cave, formed over 20,000 years ago, offers a unique boat tour experience through crystal-clear turquoise waters.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Underground lake accessible by guided boat tours
- Stunning natural light effects between 11 AM - 1 PM
- 20,000-year geological formation
- Over 200,000 annual visitors
- Featured in National Geographic (1963)
- UNESCO World Heritage consideration status

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:
Tours last approximately 15 minutes and showcase the cave's most dramatic features, including the famous collapsed roof opening that creates spectacular lighting effects on the mineral-rich waters. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 18°C (64°F) year-round.

CONSERVATION EFFORTS:
Melissani Cave operates under strict environmental guidelines to preserve this fragile ecosystem. Visitor numbers are carefully managed, and all tours follow sustainable tourism practices.

ACCESSIBILITY:
The cave is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM (May-October) and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (November-April). Advanced booking is recommended during peak season.

ABOUT MELISSANI CAVE:
Discovered in 1951 and opened to the public in 1963, Melissani Cave is located near Sami on the Greek island of Kefalonia. The cave is named after the mythological nymph Melissanthi and has become a symbol of Kefalonia's natural beauty.

For more information, visit www.melissani-cave.com

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