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Holiday home prices in Greece have continued rallying during 2024, as more luxurious properties become increasingly popular in Greece. According to data compiled by the Elxis team, the average amount spent on a holiday home in Greece has almost doubled in the past two years, now at 378,500 euros compared to 263,000 euros in 2022. In fact, over the past 12 months alone, the average amount spent increased by 27.8%. Despite the fact that the number of properties sold has remained roughly the same as last year, there is a trend towards larger, more luxurious properties. "This year, most of the houses sold for a value of around 350,000 euros, while last year the respective value was closer to 300,000 euros”, says Mr. Giorgos Gavriilidis, CEO and Founder of Elxis.

In the heart of Corfu, the St. Michael and St. George Palace dazzles with its rich history and stunning design. Once the grand residence of a British lord, this neoclassical masterpiece now hosts Greece’s premier Museum of Asian Art. From its opulent origins to its vibrant role today, the Palace offers a unique journey through time and culture. Discover its secrets and explore the artistic treasures within its storied walls.

You're imagining your dream home in Greece: sunset views over the Mediterranean, Greek coffees on the balcony, dinners on the terrace. Then your mind returns to reality, and you wonder about the logistics of buying a house in Greece. What documents do I need to sign, and when? Do I need to negotiate my own price? Once I find a house, how do I know it's legal? In this article, we break down the process step by step.

For the fourth time in 2024, Elxis visits the The Second Home Expo. This time, it's in ‘s-Hertogenbosch.

Is there more to Greece than the blue and white houses of Santorini and Mykonos?


"Yes, yes, there is," responds a voice from the mountains of Greece's mainland.

What is the name of those famous goats I always see in Instagram pictures of Crete? Where can I find Crete's goats? The kri-kri is a wild goat on the island of Crete, also referred to as the Cretan wild goat, the Cretan ibex, or “agrimi”, which means “the wild one.” Its scientific name is Capra aegagrus cretica. The wild goat was brought to Crete by Neolithic-era settlers at least 8000 years ago. The goats migrated from the Near East along with Cretan settlers. The kri-kri escaped human control in Crete and lived in the mountainous areas of the island. They were hunted even in Minoan times - we know this because Minoan art from over 3000 years ago shows that they were game. Homer also refers to an “isle of goats” in The Odyssey.