Greece's Private Island Argyronisos Listed for $40 Million
Engel & Völkers Greece has listed Argyronisos, a private island spanning 60 acres in the northern Aegean Sea of Greece, for €35 million (around $40 million). Commonly referred to as Silver Island, it has been in the same family for over 60 years, functioning as a retreat, organic olive farm, and wellness center. The island is self-sufficient, utilizing solar power, and features 11 stone structures, a historic Greek Orthodox chapel, ancient olive trees, and secluded beaches. Situated in the Gulf of Pteleos, it is accessible via a 50-minute helicopter ride from Athens. CEO George Petras highlighted its 'six decades of loving stewardship' and the possibilities for future development, despite its history as a non-commercial resort.
Key facts
- Argyronisos is a 60-acre private island in Greece's northern Aegean Sea.
- Listed for €35 million (about $40 million) by Engel & Völkers Greece.
- Under same ownership for over 60 years, used as family retreat, organic olive farm, and wellness destination.
- Operates almost entirely off the grid, powered primarily by solar energy.
- Includes 11 stone buildings: main house, two-story villa, stone cottage, caretaker's home, smaller residences, and a Greek Orthodox chapel.
- Features ancient olive trees, cypress groves, wildflowers, secluded coves, private beaches, deep-water dock, and helipad.
- Located in Gulf of Pteleos, off northern coast of Evia, 50-minute helicopter flight from Athens.
- Near Sporades islands: Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonnisos.
- George Petras, CEO of Engel & Völkers Greece, commented on its exceptional stewardship and privacy.
- Potential for future development subject to local planning approvals.
Entities
Institutions
- Engel & Völkers Greece
Locations
- Greece
- Aegean Sea
- Gulf of Pteleos
- Evia
- Athens
- Sporades
- Skiathos
- Skopelos
- Alonnisos