Sami is the closest town to Sami Beach Hotel. This is among the largest towns in Kefalonia and has many restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. The port of Sami gets very busy in summer as it receives ferries from Italy and the neighboring island of Ithaca. Sami became famous around the world as the setting of the Hollywood movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin. Most of the shootings for this movie were filmed in Sami, Antisamos beach and the surrounding hills. Sami is only 5 min drive from Sami Beach Hotel or 20 min walk following a seaside path.
Sami Beach Hotel is centrally located on the island of Kefalonia, Greece. This central location provides easy access to many famous places around the island. In particular, our hotel is found 27 km from the airport of Kefalonia and 2.5 km from the port of Sami. Following the road from Sami to Agia Efimia, when you reach Karavomilos, turn right and take the street to the sea. Our hotel is max 45 min drive from every part of the island. The most important places to visit in close distance are the Lake Cave of Melissani (1.2 km away), Antisamos Beach (6 km), Myrtos Beach (15 km) and Drogarati Cave (7km).
Sami
Karavomilos
Right next to Sami Beach Hotel, at a distance of 5 min walk, is the seaside village of Karavomilos. This village has a small lake on the seafront, a charming port with fishing boats, a local bakery and 2 restaurants that serve fresh fish dishes. Very close to Karavomilos is the famous Lake Cave of Melissani, where you can take a boat tour. The best time to visit Melissani is in the morning, when maximum sunlight comes through the cave opening and reflects beautiful colors. At the village of Old Vlahata, in close distance to Karavomilos, a popular festival called Saristra Festival takes place every summer in the beginning of August.
