Lourdas is off the main road to Argostoli and accessed from a steep winding road that meanders it's way down from Vlachata through Lourdas and the small village of Lourdata until you get to the beach, part shingle part sand. Although a small resort it packs in quite a lot with numerous studios, houses, villas and hotels which are all full in the peak summer months.

Some apartments are situated on the beach overlooking the ever-changing turquoise blue clear water. These tend to be more expensive but well worth it if you like the sound of the sea lapping against the shore.

The rest of Lourdas is made up of over twenty good restaurants a couple of open all hours' mini markets, car/bike rental shops and a couple of lively music bars with plenty of outdoors seating such as Astra music bar, Muses etc.

Things here are pretty laid back and after the long stroll down the hill to the beach passing through the village of Lourdata you'll need to put your feet up and rest!

The area is low-key but a reasonably lively resort, appealing to couples, families or singles, it is not suitable for anyone with mobility difficulties owing to its hilly location, the walk back from the beach could challenge even the fit. Car hire is advisable to travel aroud the area. There are a couple of good hotels and a handful of small self-catering blocks.

Locality:

Lourdas is situated on the south coast (12 mls SE of the capital Argostoli, 7 mls SE of the airport), Lourdas is perched on a hillside just below the main south coast road.