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.
occupying a private waterfront position in svoronata, this 240 sqm villa sits within approximately 7,500 sqm of landscaped grounds overlooking the ionian sea. mature gardens, direct access to the shore, and uninterrupted west-facing views combine with complete privacy to create one of kefalonia’s most exceptional coastal settings.
landscaped gardens surround the house, where expansive lawns, mature trees and shaded terraces create a succession of outdoor living spaces.
the house offers four bedrooms and five bathrooms, while a double-height living and dining room beneath vaulted ceilings with exposed painted timber roof trusses forms its architectural focal point. french doors open onto covered terraces and the surrounding gardens, creating a natural connection between the interior and the surrounding grounds. a built-in barbecue is positioned beside the dining terrace, while private steps provide direct access to the beach below.
from the gardens, private steps lead directly to the shoreline below and the clear waters of the ionian.
despite its private waterfront setting, the property is within a short drive of argostoli and kefalonia international airport, while the restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities of svoronata are close by. a substantial coastal plot, direct access to the beach and uninterrupted sea views combine to create a distinctive home on kefalonia’s southern coast.
