Offering a Balkan oasis, Croatia is a beloved destination for holidays, boasting numerous islands just a short distance from the medieval city of Split and its international airport. The Venetian-influenced Istria is also accessible through Pula Airport. Croatia is especially popular among Central European families who can easily reach it by car, thanks to its inclusion in the Schengen Agreement since January 2023, which has reduced border queues. Full membership in the European Union is another incentive for buyers, as Patrick Kohl, managing director of Engel & Völkers Istria, highlights the country’s authentic lifestyle and moderate property prices. Furthermore, a growing number of high-quality restaurants, wineries, and recreational facilities enhance its appeal. A three-bedroom house with sea views in Istria can be acquired for as little as €490,000, while high-end five-bedroom villas are available for €850,000 (Savills), and waterfront homes on trendy islands like Hvar can cost over €1 million.
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Peloponnese, Greece
Despite the devastating fires in some areas, Greece is experiencing a successful year. Expectations are high for record levels of tourism, and the country has undergone exceptional economic recovery, making it an attractive investment location. British buyers are particularly drawn to the Peloponnese, a peninsula southwest of Athens, as well as Crete and Corfu, according to Spyros Matzos, a representative of A Property in Greece. Combining traditional Greece with beautiful beaches, traditional tavernas, and limited mass tourism, the region resembles Corfu from 20 years ago, Matzos explains. Investing at least €250,000 qualifies one for residency through a “golden visa” program.
You can find a five-bedroom traditional stone villa with a pool for €450,000, or explore Costa Navarino in the west, a sustainable resort in Messinia. With its four golf courses, sandy beaches, five-star hotels, the new W Costa Navarino, and the first Mandarin Oriental hotel in Greece, this resort offers properties starting from three-bedroom apartments priced at €770,000 (costanavarino.com). Kalamata airport is just 45 minutes away.
Adriatic Coast, Italy
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