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Thessaloniki has a real case for short-term lets, and it's a different one from the islands. Demand here doesn't disappear in winter: a large student population, a busy conference and business calendar, and year-round city tourism keep visitors coming across the seasons. That steadiness is the city's main appeal for this kind of investment. There's an important catch, though, that you need to know before you buy. New rules are restricting fresh short-term rental registrations in the central core, which changes where, and whether, an Airbnb plan makes sense. Here's the honest picture.

Ask what Corfu is known for, and the answer runs longer than for most Greek islands. It's the green one, lush and wooded where others are sun-bleached, and the cosmopolitan one, shaped by centuries of Venetian, French, and British rule rather than the usual whitewashed Cycladic look. Add a UNESCO-listed old town, some of the Ionian's loveliest beaches, and easy flights from across Europe, and you have an island that feels a little different from the rest of Greece. Here's what gives Corfu its character, and why it draws so many people to visit and to stay.

Greece is rapidly evolving from a historically modest digital landscape to a modern, high-speed internet hub. For decades, slower connections and limited broadband access made reliable internet a challenge, especially outside major cities and on the islands. In 2026, strategic investments in connectivity infrastructure are reshaping Greece’s digital reality and influencing everything, from property values and remote work trends to tourism appeal and everyday life. Today, strong internet connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a must-have for global buyers, digital nomads, and local professionals. Whether you’re considering Greek real estate as an investment or a place to live, understanding the connectivity landscape in Greece is essential.

Lefkada is known, first and foremost, for its beaches, and they're among the most striking in Europe. Porto Katsiki, with its sheer white cliffs above impossibly blue water, is the postcard image, though it's far from the only one. What makes the island unusual, though, is how you reach it. Lefkada is joined to the mainland by a bridge, so unlike almost every other Greek island, you simply drive across, with no ferry required. That combination, a world-class coastline with easy access, is the heart of its appeal. Here's what else Lefkada is known for.

Capital gains tax in Greece is one of the most misunderstood topics for foreign property owners.

Anyone set on Crete tends to arrive at this question sooner or later, because its two biggest cities pull in different directions. There's no single right answer. Chania is the romantic one, all Venetian harbour and old-town charm, with a slower, more atmospheric pace. Heraklion is the practical one, Crete's capital and commercial heart, with the amenities and connections that come from being the island's main hub. The better choice depends on whether you're buying mainly for lifestyle or for everyday convenience, and on how you plan to use the home. Here's how they compare.