In Greece two out of three people live less than a 20-minute walk from the beach. So no wonder the Greek government takes the quality of their seawater seriously (unlike some governments we could mention…). This week Greece imposed strict new marine wildlife protection measures and announced two new “marine parks”. See what it means for you, and where you can buy a home by a Marine Park.
If you are looking for a Greek property with sun, sea and restaurants, within driving distance of Athens and its airport, then the Gulf of Corinth could be the place.
Do you have fantasies of renovating an old Greek property and turning it into a truly beautiful home? Julia and her husband Marcus renovated a property in a sleepy Greek village by the sea. When they arrived, they were the only British people in the village, but they were welcomed with open arms by their neighbours. She also shares her experience of renovating her Greek property, from what she was able to do herself to employing local tradespeople.
We feel blessed to have been in lockdown in Corfu all this time, says Diana from CorfuHomeFinders. Like most things, the Greek property market has certainly taken a hit. But as life returns to normal, buyers are beginning to think about their options.
“I first visited Greece in 1978 and fell in love with it. As soon as I walked onto the steps to exit the plane, I felt that I was home. I have never lost that feeling”. So says our writer in Greece, Lynne Evans. Here is her story.
