The thought of owning a property on one of the islands in Greece is high on the list of many a would be property in the sun Owner, especially for those living in colder climates such as Northern Europe and Canada where temperatures can drop below freezing for many of those long winters months. Greece is essentially a Mediterranean country with miles upon miles of beaches and simply stunning landscapes.
Greece has the twelfth longest coastline in the world at 13,676 km (8,498 mi) in length, featuring a vast number of islands (approximately 1,400, of which 227 are inhabited), including Crete, the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and the Ionian Islands among others with Samos being a particular favourite for vacationers. Eighty percent of Greece consists of mountains, of which Mount Olympus is the highest at 2,917 m (9,570 ft).
If looking to purchase property for sale in Greece it is best to initially source property online to connect with Owners who have listed properties in this leading property listings directory, or a property agent who specializes in Greek properties who will guide buyers through the process.
If you are looking for Greek property, or general international property listings for sale and for rent start your search by looking in the Greece Property For sale section of this property directory.
Modern Greece traces its roots to the civilization of ancient Greece, generally considered the cradle of Western civilization. As such, it is the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature and historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles.
