Sami is a small town of Kefalonia and its main port, where it runs to Aitoloakarnania (Astakos), Ithaca, sometimes to Patras and during the summer months to Italy, but it is also an organized boat anchorage. Built along the seafront at the depth of the windy bay, it gives the visitors a wonderful view of the approaching the ship, as it is crowned by the green hills around and the imposing Ainos. Sami became internationally known in 2000 when “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” was filmed .

The area of ​​Sami has a great archaeological and speleological interest, as here are several of the most important sights of the island. the archaeological finds have shown that the area was inhabited since the Early Helladic period (3rd millennium BC), even mentioned by Homer. During the classical period, Sami was one of the four Cephalonia-city states (which was also called Tetrapolis) and cut its own currency. Sami flourished during the Roman times, while in the 5th and 6th centuries AD abandoned due to piracy. On the Vigla Hill above Sami are the ruins of an ancient castle (Palaiokastro) as well as the ancient Acropolis (Kyatis) as well as four ancient cemeteries. There is also the monastery of Saint Fanedon, dating back to the 11th century, which was restored in the 17th century, but it was devastated by the earthquakes of 1953.

In addition, in the area of ​​Sami have been recorded 17 cave and cave sites, which is unique for the Greek area. Only two of them are currently visited, the Melissani labyrinth in Karavomylos and the Drogarati cave near the village of Halimiata. On the coast of Sami village Karavomylos, the waters that come from Katavothres in Argostoli.

Sami has complete tourist infrastructure as well as beautiful beaches. The nearby Antisamos is distinguished by its access by car and Koutsoupia, an excellent beach to the east, where one can reach after a great but enchanting hiking trail.