natural wonder
Melissani Cave
A stunning subterranean lake inside a collapsed cave on Kefalonia where midday sunlight illuminates the water in electric blue.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Sámi
Ionian Islands, Greece · Europe
About Sámi
Sámi works well as a base: 20 minutes from Valsamáta, 2km from Melissani Cave.
Sámi is a town located in Ionian Islands, Greece. With a population of 1,347, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Sámi sits in Greece, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Athens time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sámi to your route.
About Sámi
Sami (Greek: Σάμη) is a town and a municipality on the island of Cephalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is one of the three municipalities on the island. It is located on the central east coast of the island. The municipality has an area of 291.2 km2 and the municipal unit (theRead more
pre-2010 municipality) has an area of 129.326 km². The 2021 census recorded a population of 2,478 in the municipal unit, and 5,501 in the municipality in its post-2019 extension. Its municipal seat is the town of Sami
West of town is the Melissani Cave, a major tourist attraction; boat tours are offered.
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Where is Sámi located?
Sámi is located in Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe. The coordinates are 38.2508 latitude, 20.6469 longitude.
What is the population of Sámi?
Sámi has a population of approximately 1,347 people, making it a town in Greece.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,347
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Greece
- Region
- Ionian Islands
- Timezone
- Europe/Athens
- Coordinates
- 38.2508, 20.6469
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Greece
Tourist police (English-speaking): 171.
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Worth the detour from Sámi
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Myrtos Beach
A breathtaking sweep of white pebbles backed by enormous limestone cliffs on the Ionian island of Kefalonia.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Ithaca
The legendary homeland of Odysseus in Homer's Odyssey, a lush green Ionian island of secluded bays and mythical resonance.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Assos
A tiny pastel-colored village on Kefalonia connected to a Venetian castle on a peninsula, surrounded by cypress-covered hills.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Blue Caves
A series of natural sea caves along Zakynthos's northern coast where the reflected light turns the water an intense electric blue.
36 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Porto Katsiki
A dramatic Lefkada beach at the base of towering white cliffs, accessible via a steep staircase with vivid blue waters below.
40 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach)
A dramatic cove on Zakynthos accessible only by boat, famous for a rusting shipwreck on brilliant white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
44 km · about 50 min drive
Driving in Greece
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.88/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€7.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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