Land for sale in Sami

Where Sami is

Sami is on the central east coast of Kefalonia, about 26 km from Argostoli and 33 km from the airport. About 1,100 people live in the town and about 2,500 in the surrounding municipal unit, according to the 2021 census. This page covers Sami together with Karavomylos, next to it on the bay, and Neochori, and the figures above count all of them. Sami is the seat of the Municipality of Sami, formed in 2019, which also includes Pylaros to the north.

The island's eastern port

Sami is one of Kefalonia's main ports, with ferries to Patras on the mainland, to Ithaca across the channel, and to Astakos and Italy. For buyers who travel by car or who want Ithaca within easy reach, that is the area's practical advantage.

Antisamos beach, known from the film Captain Corelli's Mandolin, is close to the town. Inland are two of the island's best-known caves: Melissani, an underground lake reached by boat, and Drogarati, with its stalactites.

What to check on a plot near Sami

Water. In a recent June, Sami was without mains water for ten days and was supplied by water tankers. Ask how the plot is supplied, from the municipal network or a borehole, and ask your engineer about on-site water storage, especially if you plan a pool or a rental.

Ground. The rock around Sami is limestone with caves beneath it; Melissani itself is a cavern whose roof collapsed. On a plot near the caves, ask your engineer whether a geotechnical survey is needed before you commit.

Near the port. Plots close to the harbour sit next to ferry traffic in summer. If quiet matters to you, visit at a ferry time before you decide.

The general rules on buildability, transfer tax and buying as a non-EU citizen are on the Kefalonia land page.