22.10.2026
Best Islands to Retire in Greece
Based on recent data of ours, almost one in three buyers (30.8%), mainly retirees, from abroad are looking for a property in Greece for a permanent residence.
Market Insights
Buying a home in Greece often starts with one very simple question: what does my budget actually get me?
It is a fair question, because property prices in Greece can vary a lot depending on location, views, accessibility, construction quality, and rental potential. A budget that may secure a sea-view apartment in one region could open the door to a private villa with land in another. In more established destinations, the same amount may buy less space, but stronger location value. In this guide, we look at both existing homes and off-plan projects currently under construction. This reflects how many international buyers search in Greece today: comparing ready-to-use properties with new-build opportunities that may still be in development. In some cases, buying off-plan can offer more flexibility, newer specifications and staged payments, while existing homes may appeal to buyers who want to use or rent the property sooner.
For international buyers, understanding these differences is an important first step. Whether you are looking for a holiday home, a future relocation base, or a long-term investment, knowing what €250K, €400K and €600K can realistically offer helps you search with more clarity.
What €250K Can Buy in Greece?
A budget of around €250.000 is often the starting point for buyers who want to enter the Greek real estate market with a well-located and manageable property. At this level, buyers will usually find modern apartments, smaller detached homes, renovated village houses, or new-build properties in areas that still offer good long-term value. Depending on the region, this budget may also open the door to land or renovation opportunities. This price range works best for buyers who are flexible about location. In the most famous destinations or directly on the seafront, choices may be more limited. However, in areas such as Crete, parts of mainland Greece, the Peloponnese and selected islands, €250K can still offer attractive homes close to the sea, local villages and everyday services. For many buyers, this budget is not about finding the largest property possible. It is about finding the right balance between location, usability and future potential. A well-chosen apartment, compact home or off-plan project can work well for holidays, longer stays and seasonal rental income.
You can check all our listings up to 250K here.
A Few Existing Properties
Sun-Kissed Studio in Pogonia
30 sqm turnkey studio on an 181 sqm plot in Pogonia, just 100 m from the beach. It stands out with a private garden, shared pool, and secured rental income for the next 5 years.
Price: €115.000
Three-Floor Home in Karpathos
165 sqm renovated home in Othos, Karpathos. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. With a sea-view terrace, 8 km from the beach.
Price: €170.000
A Piece of History in Volissos
129 sqm restored 1881 home on a 55 sqm plot in Volissos, Chios, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and castle views, 2 km from the beach.
Price: €195.000
Family Home in Afetes
222 sqm renovated Pelion home in Afetes. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. With a veranda on the village square and proven rental history, less than 45 minutes from Volos.
Price: €198.500
Seaview Villa in Evia
80 sqm sea-view villa on a 600 sqm plot in Akti Nireos, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and walking access to the beach.
Price: €220.000
Traditional Home in Chios
111 sqm renovated stone home on a 154 sqm plot in Kini, Chios, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a garden with BBQ, 10 minutes from the beach.
Price: €220.000
Villa Anthea
127 sqm sea-view villa on a 606 sqm plot in Akti Nireos, Evia, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and beach access on foot.
Price: €230.000
Sparto Seaview Cottage
138 sqm sea-view cottage on a 1,000 sqm plot in Sparto, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and privacy, 1.7 km from the beach.
Price: €245.000
Côté Chios
312 sqm stone homes on a 452 sqm plot in Chalkios, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a courtyard, 6.5 km from Chios Airport.
Price: €250.000
Country Home in Velo
189 sqm home on a 1,275 sqm plot in Velo, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and apartment potential, 5 km from Kokkoni Beach.
Price: €250.000
White-Washed Home in Astypalaia
75 sqm renovated home in Analipsi, Astypalaia, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a heated Jacuzzi, close to beaches and 10 minutes from town.
Price: €250.000
Why an Off-Plan?
Off-plan homes can be a smart choice for buyers who want a newly built property with modern design, energy-efficient features and lower maintenance needs. In many cases, buying while the project is still under construction also gives buyers more flexibility on finishes, payment stages and availability. It can be especially attractive in popular Greek locations where completed new-build homes are limited, allowing buyers to secure a property early before prices rise or options become fewer. For those who do not need immediate use, an off-plan home can offer strong long-term value and a more personalised way to buy in Greece.
Off-Plan Homes with 250K: What Can You Find in Our Portfolio?
Syros Seaview Apartments
19–50 sqm furnished apartments in Galissas, Syros, with sea views, shared spaces and beach access on foot, 250 m from Galissas Beach.
Prices starting from €80.000.
Sunny Days 5
Sunny Days 5 is an off-plan villa development near Asomatos, Crete, with 1–3 bedrooms, private pools or jacuzzis, 1.5 km from Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall and 7.5 km from Plakias.
Prices starting from €140.000.
Rethymno City Apartments
33–136 sqm apartments in Mastampas, Rethymno, with 1–4 bedrooms, 1–3 bathrooms, sea/old town views a,nd large balconies, 2 km from Rethymno Beach.
Prices starting from €150.832.
Vasiliki Beachfront Studios
43 sqm beachfront studios in Vasiliki, Lefkada, with attic bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and parking, just steps from the beach and 850 m from Vasiliki Port.
Prices starting from €230.000.
Perdika Stone Cottages
90–106 sqm stone cottages near Perdika, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and private pools, 3 km from Arillas Beach.
Prices starting from €239.940.
What €400K Can Buy in Greece?
At around €400.000, the Greek property market becomes much more flexible. This is one of the most interesting price ranges for international buyers, because it can offer a strong combination of lifestyle, space and investment potential. With this budget, buyers can often move from apartments into detached homes or villas, especially outside the most expensive prime zones. In many regions, €400K can secure a modern or newly built property with outdoor living areas, sea or countryside views, private parking and, in some cases, a swimming pool. This is also the level where rental potential becomes more important for many buyers. A well-located villa in Crete, Lefkada, Parga, Messinia or another attractive holiday destination can be used personally while also generating income during the months when the owner is not in Greece. The key is not only the property itself, but how easy it is to reach, maintain and rent. A beautiful home that is too remote or difficult to manage may not perform as well as a slightly smaller property in a more practical location.
You can check all our listings up to 400K here.
Existing Properties From Our Portfolio
Pastoral Home near Chania
86 sqm stone house on a 238 sqm plot in Paidochori, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and olive mill details, 10 km from Kalyves beach.
Price: €275.000
Magnolia Cottage in Evia
133 sqm cottage and guest maisonette on an 889 sqm plot in Psaropouli, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a lush garden, 600 m from the beach.
Price: €276.000
Villa with Pool in Gennadi
78 sqm villa on a 348 sqm plot in Gennadi, Rhodes, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private pool, 600 m from the beach.
Price: €288.000
Villa in Meganisi
70 sqm villa on Meganisi, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private pool and Ionian Sea views, 2 km from Limonari Beach.
Price: €310.000
Easygoing Villa in Pylonas
102 sqm villa on a 331 sqm plot in Pylonas, Rhodes, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a private pool and roof terrace, 6 km from Lindos.
Price: €325.000
Watermelon Villa in Gennadi
140 sqm villa on a 500 sqm plot near Gennadi, Rhodes, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a private pool and sea views, 300 m from the beach.
Price: €350.000
Cycladic Home in Santorini
Cycladic home in Monolithos, Santorini, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a private garage, close to the beach, Fira, and Santorini Airport.
Price: €359.000
Villa Mare
One-level sea-view villa in Mariou, Crete, with 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms, and an infinity pool, just above Plakias.
Price: €365.000
Villa Thalassa
199 sqm villa on a 500 sqm plot near Theologos, with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sea views, and an independent lower apartment, 900 m from the beach.
Price: €395.000
Villa Asteri
Furnished 3-bedroom villa in Asteri with private pool and sea views, on a 500 sqm plot, 3 km from the beach and 11 km from Rethymno.
Price: €395.000
Off-Plan Homes Up to €400K
Lefkas Beachfront Residences
50–188 sqm beachfront residences in Vasiliki, Lefkada, with 1–4 bedrooms, communal pools and sea views, just steps from the beach and 850 m from Vasiliki Port.
Prices starting from €276.000.
Summer Villas near Nafplion
101 sqm off-plan homes on 300 sqm plots in Kantia, with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, private pools and sea views, 1.5 km from the beach.
Prices starting from €280.000.
Aegean Seafront Homes
58–101 sqm seafront homes in Maleme, Crete, with 2–3 bedrooms, 1–2 bathrooms, a shared pool and 3% guaranteed rental return, steps from the beach.
Prices starting from €280.000.
Mastabas Seaview Apartments
73–104 sqm apartments in Mastabas, Rethymno, with 2–3 bedrooms, 1–2 bathrooms, sea views, and parking, 2.6 km from the beach.
Prices starting from €300.000.
Sunset Collection Rhodes
78–115 sqm off-plan villas in Fanes, Rhodes, with 2–3 bedrooms, 2–3 bathrooms, private pools and sunset sea views, 2 km from the beach.
Prices starting from €318.000.
Olea Land
Off-plan residences in Maleme, Crete, with 1–2 bedrooms, 1–2 bathrooms, a shared pool, eco-friendly features and private outdoor spaces, moments from the sea.
Prices starting from €340.000.
Orange Blossom Nafplion
Four private villas with pools set among orange groves, 12 minutes from Nafplio and within easy reach of the Peloponnese's best beaches and ancient sites.
Prices starting from €382.000.
Olivion Villas
Eleven contemporary villas in Kyrianna, a traditional village above Rethymno, Crete, each with two or three bedrooms, a private pool, and sea views.
Prices starting from €395.000.
What €600K Can Buy in Greece?
At around €600,000, buyers enter a stronger segment of the Greek property market, where quality, location and comfort start to align more clearly. This budget can often secure a detached villa, a larger new-build home or a well-positioned property with sea views, private outdoor areas and, in many cases, a swimming pool. In regions such as Crete, Lefkada, Rhodes, the Peloponnese and parts of mainland Greece, €600K can offer more privacy, better finishes and stronger rental appeal than lower budget ranges. It is also a level where buyers can be more selective, choosing between existing homes ready for immediate use and off-plan projects with modern specifications. For many international buyers, this budget works well for a holiday home that can also perform as a rental investment. The most important factor is still location: a practical, well-connected villa near beaches, villages and airports will often offer better long-term value than a larger home in a less accessible setting.
You can check all our listings up to 600K here.
Villa near Heraklion
180 sqm villa on a 700 sqm plot in Peza, Crete, with 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a private pool, and strong rental history, 18 km from Heraklion Airport.
Price: €448.000.
Parga Countryside Haven
134 sqm villa on a 1,177 sqm plot near Parga, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a private pool, and countryside views, 3 km from Alonaki Beach.
Price: €465.000.
Villa Evexia
116 sqm villa in Mariou, Crete, with 3 en-suite bedrooms, an infinity pool, and sea views, 4 km from Plakias Beach.
Price: €474.000.
The Cretan Hacienda
152 sqm restored stone house on a 374 sqm plot in Mesi, Crete, with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, private pool, and preserved wine press, 7 km from the beach.
Price: €495.000.
Orchard Villa near Chania
125 sqm villa on a 4,430 sqm plot in Agia, Chania, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two apartments, a pool and a productive orchard, 8 km from Gerani Beach.
Price: €530.000.
Sunshine Valley Villa
Four-bedroom villa near Lachania, 185 sqm on 1,800 sqm, with sea views and a pool, 400 m from the beach.
Price: €580.000.
What Your Budget Can Really Do in Greece
Greece has a way of making budgets feel more generous than they look on paper. As this guide shows, the range of what is available, even within a single budget, is wide. Location, accessibility, condition and rental potential all play a role, and the right choice depends on what matters most to you personally. For some buyers, that means a manageable holiday home close to the beach that can also generate seasonal income. For others, it is about finding a property with character: a restored stone house, a hillside villa, a home with history in a part of Greece they have always wanted to return to. And for a growing number of international buyers, it is about getting into the market at the right moment, in a country where demand from abroad continues to grow, and well-located properties do not stay available for long. Whatever your budget and priorities, the properties listed here represent a genuine cross-section of what the Greek market offers in 2026. If any of them caught your attention, or if you would like a more tailored selection based on your specific criteria, our team is happy to help. We have been working with international buyers across Greece for over 35 years, and finding the right match, not just any match, is what we are here for.
