Karavomilos

Karavomilos is a picturesque fish village in the west part of Sami and 1 km from the harbor.
The village is a pole of attraction for the visitors, as very close to it, are some of the most famous natural sights in Kefalonia. The cave of Drogarates and the lake of Melissani.

Karavomilos has a small circular lake, with lush vegetation and fresh water which flows into the sea.

The surrounding area has quaint geological phenomenons. Really impressive is the cave of Drogarati with rare stalagmites and stalactites. The interior can easily host a concert. The acoustic of the cave is similar to this of the ancient theaters.

Very close to the cave is the underground lake of Melissani, which was discovered in 1951 by the speleologist Yiannis Petrohelos.
Big part of the roof has fallen making it easy for exploration. This lake is a really impressive sight, not to be missed. In order to reach the lake, you will pass through an underground arcade enjoying an unforgettable row in the cold waters of the lake.

Source: kefaloniaisland.org

Also, we can accomodate special occasions like:

  • Honeymoons
  • Engagements
  • Birthdays
  • Anniversaries

In occasions like the above please inform us in advance


Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

How to arrive

By airplane

from Athens and Thessaloniki (with between stations in Kerkyra and Aktio)

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By Boat

  • from Patra to the port of Sami
  • from Kylini to the port of Poros
  • from Kylini to Argostoli
  • from Zakynthos to the port of Pessada
  • from the port of Vassili-Lefkada to Fiskardo
  • from Italy (ports of Ancona and Bari) to the port of Sami (or to Patra and then Sami)

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Villa Mandola and Villa Kantrillies, Lakithra Kefalonia

Nearby Beaches

  • Makris Gialos: 10min
  • Platis Gialos: 10min
  • Avithos beach: 10min
  • Ai Helis beach: 10min
  • Minies beach: 10min
  • Agios Thomas beach: 10min
  • Ammes beach: 15min
  • Antisamos beach: 30min
  • Lourdas beach: 30min
  • Kaminia beach: 40min
  • Myrtos beach: 40min
  • Petanoi beach: 40min
  • Xi beach: 50min
  • Kounopetra beach: 50min

Villa Mandola & Kantrillies at Lakithra Kefalonia


EOT - Hellenic Tourism Association

Approved by the
Hellenic Tourism Organization (E.O.T.)
MHTE (Mandola): 0458K91000372601
MHTE (Kantrillies): 0458k91000426201