| Page Views: 2,338 Last Visit to Sami: August, 2003 I Visit Here Frequently | SAMI or GIALOS by Christianne - last update: Oct 5, 2006 |
Sami is a small town the second biggest port of the island of Kefallonia (Nisos Kefallonia).
It is the place where I spent my summer holidays since my childhood.
The modern town was rebuilt after the earthquakes of 1953 at the foot of the hills of Agioi Fanentes and Kastro with the help of the British.
Behind the town rise the two hills on which the old city was situated.On of them took its name from the three Saints they were burried here ) Agioi Fenentes.
Lord Byron stayed one night in the hostel close to the church.
Sami is directly connected to the port of Patras with everyday trips. For more information on the timetable check my transportation section. |
|  | The town is full of tavernas, especially with sea food, souvenir shops, hotels and has one advantage for those they don't like the noise. It is not overcrowded. |
Sami is situated at the eastern part of the island of Kefallonia, became famous worldwide during the summer 2000 because of the film "Captain Corelli's mandolin" which was shot here.
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Geological phenomenon
Karavomylos - Melissani
This area is the termination point of one of Cephalonia's most significant geological phenomenon.
The sea water that constantly falls and disappears into the sinkholes (Katavothres) near Argostoli, after a subterranean journey through the island appears again in Melissani Lake in semi-salted form. Following a new subterranean route, it ends up in Karavomylos Lake, gets into the large water wheel and, finally, into the sea once again.
The journey from Katavothres to Sami Bay takes 14 days.
Other destinations inside Kefallonia:
Karavomylos
Agia Efimia
Fiskardo
Argostoli
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JLBG Tue Sep 16, 2008 05:36 UTC
A very informative page and a lot of photos. Thanks for sharing! | fusdhfjh Mon Aug 27, 2007 09:48 UTC
i have been in sami last year and i found akrogiali resturant just perfect the food was perfect and i suggest it ./ | keeweechic Sun Nov 2, 2003 20:59 UTC
What wonderful childhood memories you must have of this lovely spot. The lake and the caves sound like a nice visit. Interesting legends. Lovely page and nice photo of the two of you:-) | RZambi Sun Oct 19, 2003 09:48 UTC
I have been to Sami (14 years ago) and found your page excellent! it brought back alot of memories for me, the local pictures are very good, you show the whole town of Sami. |
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