MELISSANI LAKE & DROGARATI CAVE

Like the old saying goes 'beauty comes from within'. Today you'll find out why as you explore some of Kefalonia's most famous caves. Researchers believe Drogarati Cave is around 150-million-years-old but it was only discovered 300 years ago. You'll find orange and yellow-tinted stalactites and stalagmites inside. It's also got a 900-square-metre great hall which regularly holds musical events thanks to the excellent acoustics. Opera singer Maria Callas was one of the famous names that sung in the chamber. Next you'll visit the subterranean Melissani Lake where you hop on a rowing boat across its bright blue waters. Here you can see the sun's rays hit the lake giving the whole cave a blue-coloured glow. Look up and you'll see trees ringing the cave's opening over 100 feet up. On your way back to port keep your eyes peeled for sheer white cliffs and crescent-shaped beaches.