Best homes for sale in Greece: As Britons flock there, here are seven sun-soaked

Aside from its sun-drenched climate, Greece has plenty to offer British expats – low taxes, cheaper property prices and a decent healthcare system to name but a few. 

It is no surprise Britons like Ron and Marcia Gibbs are flocking to Greece to retire or enjoy a better work life balance. 

They say they can live comfortably on £1,650 a month, in a house with a pool.

Greece’s golden visa program, launched in 2013, has driven further interest in the country by offering residency permits in return for property investments. 

The visa scheme’s requirements are much more affordable than Spain‘s, with a minimum required investment, in some areas, of just €250,00. 

That translates to about £210,000, which is tens of thousands cheaper than the typical property in the UK. 

Across Greece, this lower threshold applies if you are converting a property from commercial to residential use or restoring a listed building, regardless of location or size.

However, a tiered approach is adopted and in some locations like Corinth and Patras the minimum property investment threshold is €400,000. 

In Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and any Greek island with more than 3,100 inhabitants, it has been upped to at least €800,000. 

Applications are often processed in as little as three months, after which residency can be granted for for five years, with the option to renew thereafter. 

Aside from property, other investment options are available, including investing in Greek government bonds or investment funds. 

Giorgos Gavriilidis, chief executive of estate agent Elxis, told This is Money: ‘Greece has become an increasingly attractive destination for British buyers, mainly due to its affordable property market. 

‘Property prices are lower compared to other Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy, and France. 

‘With a coastline of over 13,000km, it’s still relatively easy to find a home very close or even directly on the beachfront.’

This is Money reveals seven properties up for sale across Greece to suit a number of different tastes and budgets.  

This restored detached stone house is located in the traditional mountain village of Kastania in the West Mani. The property is on sale for €175,000 via Greekscape. 

The house has three bedrooms, one bathroom and an open-plan living area with traditional stone walls and wooden beams. 

The home comes with a large balcony and spacious outdoor patio, giving buyers the chance to soak up views of the surrounding mountains and Mediterranean sea. 

The property is within walking distance of the local kafenio and a restaurant and is only a short drive to the beaches of Stoupa, Agios Nikolas and Kardamyli. 

This charming stone home in the Cretan countryside is located in Piskokefalo, just a short drive from Sitia. It is on sale via Elxis for €250,000

The 89 square metre two-floor stone property offers expansive views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. 

It has a courtyard with shaded spots and ample space for barbecues and outdoor gatherings.

The property has air conditioning, a solar water heater, parking and a fenced area for added privacy. As well as being an ideal second home, it has great holiday rental potential. 

This restoration project property in Kardamyli is on sale via Greekscape for €480,000. It has the potential to be spruced up for commercial or residential use. 

According to Greekscape, the outdoor space could be used for parking, an outdoor seating area for a café, or as a residential garden. 

The garden area is fully walled and still has the remains of an old bread oven to the rear. Utilities are still connected to the property.

The property is located a two-minute walk away from the nearby harbour.