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Caves and Lake in Kephalonia

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I saw some photos of the caves in Kephalonia and there's a lake near one of them, too. I think the cave is called Drograti and the lake is Melissani. I got the impression they were close to each other? Are they?

I would love to visit both - seems like such a natural and beautiful place. I don't want it to be busy when I go - what is a good time of year to visit? Do you have any tips?
 
They are very close both in Sami. Lake Melissani is a cave as well.
Very busy summer months, July /August the busiest .
 
Thank you! I will look int it... I will be there in September s maybe it will be okay?
 
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toniiv said:
Thank you! I will look int it... I will be there in September s maybe it will be okay?
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I think that timing might be okay - I haven't been but I know people who have.
 
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