Beside the Shore
Step directly onto the golden sands of Lepeda — one of Kefalonia's most beloved and protected beaches.
Ammos Retreat
Lepeda Beach · Kefalonia · Est. 1958
The Story
A House on the sand. A sand that changes colors according to the seasons. In a beach that has been recently declared a natural refuge for sea life where turtles come to lay their eggs. A house on the sand that was built in 1958 by the world famous architect Alexandros Tombazis fresh out of university for the needs of his step brother Alexandros Romanos respecting the natural beauty of the scenery. A house on the sand that has been fully renovated to accommodate all the current needs while on the same time has respected its originality. A house on the sand that has kept all of its visitors with fond memories seeking to revisit it whenever possible. There is an old saying that the person who gets Kefalonia sand in his shoes always returns and we are sure that this will apply to you after your stay at our house on the sand.
Harmony with the landscape. Respect for nature.
The Designer
In 1958, Alexandros Tombazis, fresh out of university, designed the house on the sand for his stepbrother, Alexandros Romanos. Even in his very first work, Tombazis revealed the principles that would define his career: harmony with the landscape and respect for nature. This house marked the beginning of a journey that would establish him as a world-renowned architect.
Ammos Retreat · Lepeda Beach · Lixouri, Kefalonia
Crafted for Comfort
Nestled right on the golden sands of Lepeda Beach, Ammos Retreat is where modern comfort meets the Ionian — quite literally. Direct beach access, thoughtful amenities, and the unhurried rhythms of authentic Kefalonia.
Wake to the Waves
Every morning opens with gentle Ionian light and the sound of the sea — a rhythm that resets everything.
A House by the Sea
Modern amenities within the original 1958 structure. Everything right, nothing superfluous.
Island Character
Unhurried rhythms, warm hospitality, and the serene Kefalonian landscape — still unchanged.
Lepeda Beach
Beside the Ionian
Golden Shore
A long arc of golden-white sand curves below the house, sheltered by low headlands at the southern edge of Lixouri's peninsula.
Crystal Waters
The Ionian opens in gradient layers here, jade at the shore, turquoise in the shallows, deep indigo beyond.
A Turtle Refuge
Each summer, Caretta Caretta loggerhead turtles nest along this stretch. A protected designation keeps the beach quiet, uncrowded, and clean.