πŸŒ™ Kefalonia Nightlife Map - Melissani Cave Area

🍻 SAMI NIGHTLIFE DISTRICT (3km from cave)

Peak Hours: 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM (June-August), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM (May & September)

⭐ Willy's Cafe & Bar β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

πŸ“ Sami Harbor Front | 🎡 Live kantades music (Fridays) | πŸ’Ά €€ (€8-15 per drink)

⭐ Kastro Bar Rooftop β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†

πŸ“ Old Castle Hill | πŸŒ… Stunning Melissani Bay views | πŸ’Ά €€€ (€12-20 per drink)

⭐ Captain's Table Taverna β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†

πŸ“ Sami Main Square | 🎼 Traditional rebetiko music | πŸ’Ά €€ (€10-18 per drink + food)

⭐ Oinomageiremata Wine Bar β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

πŸ“ Sami Waterfront | 🍷 50+ local Kefalonian wines | πŸ’Ά €€€ (€8-25 per glass)

πŸŽͺ KARAVOMILOS EVENING SPOTS (2km from cave)

⭐ Moonlight Terrace β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜†

πŸ“ Karavomilos Lake View | πŸŒ™ Quiet cocktails with lake views | πŸ’Ά €€ (€6-12 per glass)

⭐ Traditional Music CafΓ© β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†

πŸ“ Village Center | 🎻 Live folk music (weekends) | πŸ’Ά € (€5-10 per drink)

🌊 BEACH CLUBS & WATERFRONT (5-8km from cave)

⭐ Sami Beach Club β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†

πŸ“ Antisamos Beach Road | πŸ’ƒ Open-air dancing under stars | πŸ’Ά €€ (€8-16 per drink) | ⏰ June-August only

πŸ“… Entertainment Schedule

DayEventTime
MondayQuiz Night at Willy's Cafe9 PM
TuesdayWine Tasting at Oinomageiremata8 PM
WednesdayLive Music at Traditional Music CafΓ©9 PM
ThursdayCocktail Masterclass at Kastro Bar8:30 PM
FridayKantades Night at Willy's Cafe10 PM
SaturdayDJ Night at Sami Beach Club10 PM
SundaySunset Sessions at Moonlight Terrace7 PM

πŸŽ‰ Special Events 2025

  • July 15: Sami Summer Nights Festival (Old Market Square)
  • August 10: Full Moon Boat Party (Sami Harbor)
  • September 5-7: Kefalonia Wine Festival (Argostoli - 30min drive)

πŸ’‘ Nightlife Tips

  • Transport: Night Bus (€5) or taxi (€15-20) from cave
  • Dress Code: Smart casual (shirts & proper footwear required)
  • Local Specialties: Ouzo cocktails, Robola wine, Metaxa brandy
  • Peak Times: 11 PM - 1 AM for best atmosphere
  • Reservations: Recommended for rooftop venues (weekends)

🚨 Safety Information

  • Designated Driver: Services available (€25-35)
  • Taxi Service: +30 26740 22700 (24/7)
  • Medical Center: Sami Health Clinic (+30 26740 22222)
  • Police: +30 26740 22100

πŸ“ Distance from Melissani Cave

  • Sami Center: 3km (5-minute drive)
  • Karavomilos: 2km (3-minute drive)
  • Antisamos Beach: 8km (12-minute drive)
  • Argostoli: 25km (30-minute drive)

πŸ“ž Contact Information

Sami Tourism: +30 26740 22031

Website: www.melissani-cave.com/nightlife

Instagram: @MelissaniNights

Updated: January 2025