Kourkoumelata was home to a family of wealthy shipping magnates when it was devastated by the 1953 earthquake.
As the whole of the island was struggling to rebuild their homes, the three Vergotis brothers made a family decision to rebuild their village not only for themselves but for everybody else in Kourkoumelata. They decided not only to rebuild what had been lost but to make a new improved village with better facilities for its inhabitants.
New roads were built and electricity was swiftly put in with Kourkoumelata being the first village after the main towns of Argostoli and Sami to get their electricity supply with the influence and wealth of Georgos Vergotis.
The villagers' houses were rebuilt for them and utilities connected. Nowadays the pride of the inhabitants for their village clearly shows in the way that each house is kept in good order with beautifully tended gardens and clean public spaces.
An unusually designed cafe bar was built in the shape of a ship and this is ideally situated to take full advantage of superb views across the Livatho area and out towards Svoronata and the island of Dias.
The Marina Cafe bar is open for coffee, light snacks and has some delicious home made traditional cakes. The walnut and honey cake is highly recommended (karothopita).
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