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Greece's Private Island Argyronisos Listed for $40 Million

market-auction · 2026-08-07

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

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