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Set on a quiet hillside at the edge of Fterno, Lefkas Bayview Villas II continues the success of the original Bayview Villas development, introducing two carefully designed three-bedroom, two-storey villas in one of southern Lefkada’s most scenic settings.

Perched in an elevated position above Rethymno, Mastabas Seaview Apartments introduce an intimate new residential offering that combines panoramic views, thoughtful design, and everyday practicality.

You can sell a property in Greece yourself. For most owners, though, an agent is the safer and far less stressful route. That is even more true if you live abroad. Here is the honest case for using one, and what selling alone really asks of you.

The Greek islands are a classic destination of romance, offering intimate caldera dinners and sunset sails to charming village squares, where every moment feels timeless. If you're searching for "Greece Travel Ideas", these islands provide endless options for couples, whether it's your first visit or the start of a future life embraced by the Aegean breeze.

Buying a home in Greece has always come with a long list of pleasures: sea views, sunny terraces, village squares, fresh fish by the water, and the small but serious joy of never being too far from a good bakery. Soon, for many destinations, there may be another reason to smile: better airports. Greece is preparing for a new wave of airport upgrades, with a major tender planned for 22 regional airports that are still under state management. The project is expected to mark the next chapter in the modernization of Greek aviation infrastructure, following the earlier upgrade of the 14 regional airports managed by Fraport Greece. For travellers, this means smoother journeys. For local communities, it means better connectivity. And for international property buyers, it could make certain areas of Greece even more attractive.

Crete is Greece’s largest island, but buyers often underestimate how different each region feels. Chania is not Plakias. Heraklion is not Agia Galini. Elounda is not Mochlos. The right place to buy depends on what you want your home to do: generate rental income, become a retirement base, offer privacy, or give you an easy escape to the Greek sun. Crete is also not a small, seasonal island with limited infrastructure. In 2024, Crete recorded 5.96 million visits, 46.7 million overnight stays, and €4.57 billion in travel receipts, making it one of Greece’s strongest tourism regions. That matters if you are buying with rental potential in mind.

Weddings in Greece are no longer limited to a single day. Increasingly, they are planned as multi-day stays, with couples and their guests spending several days in one location. Most of these weddings involve couples coming from abroad. Instead of traveling only for the ceremony, they organize a broader stay that includes time for gathering, exploring, and hosting additional events. The wedding becomes part of a longer visit rather than a standalone occasion.

Crete, the Peloponnese, and the Ionian Islands stand out this year in terms of demand for holiday homes from international buyers. At the same time, an increasing number of foreign buyers are seeking newly built properties “off-plan” to benefit from lower prices. These findings come from one of the recent analyses.