The island’s capital is Argostoli, a neat and pleasant town filled with cafes, restaurants and bars. Take a seat at Ampelaki Restaurant, a little gem that combines the best quality ingredients with a passion for Kefalonian and Greek cuisine, or take your pick from the bustling cafes crowding the main square, Platia Valiianou.
Kefalonia’s coastline is dotted with secret beaches, ranging from soft and sandy to wild and rocky. Most of the beaches are quiet, even in the peak summer months, with plenty of natural shade provided by pine tree forests stretching down to the shoreline.
A morning at the picture-perfect Myrtos Beach, with its unbelievably soft sand and turquoise waters, is a sublime experience never to be forgotten.
Nature lovers can look out for the protected loggerhead turtles that creep ashore each night to lay their precious eggs, as well as the highly endangered monk seal, which plays in the warm waters around the coastline.
The most iconic settlement on the island is Fiscardo, the ‘St Tropez of Kefalonia’. This small fishing village was the only settlement not destroyed by the 1953 earthquake and retains its picturesque charm and examples of the island’s original Venetian architecture. Transforming into a yachters’ paradise come summer, the numerous tavernas lining its small harbour make the perfect setting for a long, leisurely lunch with a side of people-watching.
positioned along the southern coastline of kefalonia in lourdata, this beachfront property extends across approximately 50,000 sqm (538,195 sq.ft.) of land with direct frontage to the ionian sea. the site occupies a rare stretch of undeveloped coastline where the landscape remains largely intact, combining substantial scale with uninterrupted sea views and immediate access to the shoreline.
the land unfolds gradually towards the water, creating a natural relationship between the higher and lower sections of the property. its gentle topography allows for wide views across the ionian while maintaining a strong sense of privacy throughout. the configuration of the site provides multiple potential positions for future development, each benefiting from open sea exposure and a direct visual connection to the coastline.
one of the defining characteristics of the property is the balance between openness and natural protection. the scale of the land creates a feeling of distance from neighbouring areas, while its varied terrain allows future architecture to be integrated into the landscape rather than imposed upon it. the coastal setting remains the dominant feature throughout the property, with uninterrupted sightlines extending across the water towards the horizon.
the property presents considerable flexibility for development, whether envisioned as a private estate or a low-density hospitality project. depending on the designated use, the permitted buildable area ranges from approximately 600 sqm (6,458 sq.ft.) to 2,500 sqm (26,910 sq.ft.). the size of the site allows for generous separation between buildings and outdoor spaces, preserving the sense of scale and openness that defines the land.
its connection to the sea is immediate. the lower sections of the property meet the shoreline directly, creating a rare relationship between the buildable areas and the water′s edge. this proximity to the coast distinguishes the site from many elevated plots, allowing future residences to remain closely connected to the sea while retaining unobstructed views and easy access.
lourdata is one of the most established coastal areas of southern kefalonia, known for its year-round accessibility and relaxed character. despite the privacy of the setting, the property remains within easy reach of argostoli, kefalonia international airport and the island′s principal road network.
the scale of the land, its direct waterfront position and the openness of the surrounding coastline create a setting where future development can respond naturally to the terrain and the sea. as the light moves across the ionian through the afternoon, the coastline gradually softens into the horizon, reinforcing the quiet sense of space that defines the property.
