If you come by boat from Patras, Sami is the first taste of Kefalonia you will meet. Green, as is nearly the entire island, home to the main commercial port of the island, it is considered to be a very important link with mainland Greece. It has many shops and fashionable accommodations, and its central location makes it an ideal base for visiting two of the most important attractions: the cave of Drogarati and Lake Melisani.