Close your eyes and let your mind wander: you are sipping ouzo on a sun-drenched terrace, waves crashing below your Greek villa. Dreamy, right?
So, why not turn this into reality? You wouldn’t be the first to consider settling in Greece. Lately, more people want to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities with their expensive rent and food. They’re looking for quiet and beautiful corners of the world where they can be homeowners and enjoy life to its fullest.
The decision is way easier if you’re an online entrepreneur, work fully remote, or are retired. Greece is the perfect place to put down roots (or at least a second set), and follow lifestyle trends that speak to your soul.
In this post, we’ll discuss some lifestyle trends that show you are ready to embark on your Hellenic adventure.
1. A Wellness-Focused Mindset
The wellness boom has homebuyers hunting for homes that scream “Zen vibes only,” with property searches for health-focused features up 25% in 2024.
Greece, with its soul-soothing landscapes and chill island pace, is one of the best locations on earth if you’re looking for a place that’ll recharge your batteries every time you go outside.
You could have a villa in Santorini with a terrace for sunrise yoga and meditation. If you’re lucky to get a seafront home, you’ll feel your mood skyrocketing with every wave. But a wellness-oriented lifestyle is not only about sun and waves; it’s also about good food and good company. Greece has both and a lot more to offer.
2. Flexible Professional Life
Over 25% of US workers have a remote position that doesn’t require them to go to the office. If this is you, why would you continue working from your couch in New York overlooking a busy street when you could work from a sun-drenched terrace overlooking the Aegean?
But it’s not just remote workers who can make this change. Entrepreneurs (especially those working online), solopreneurs, content creators, consultants, and retirees all have the flexibility to join in the trend.
Plus, buying and selling property in Greece is easy for international buyers, and houses are a lot more affordable than in the US.
3. Eco-Conscious Living
Many homebuyers today are looking to reduce their footprint. As a result, houses built with natural materials or properties that follow sustainable building practices are in high demand.
Most of the homes in Greece are traditional stone houses that stay cool naturally (no A/C guilt here), and the country has a solar-friendly climate. Plus, many rural and island properties already use renewable energy.
If you’re looking for organic-raised food, sourced locally, here is the place to start your own garden (or ask your neighbor to share their home-grown veggies with you). It doesn’t get more farm-to-table than this!
4. Lowered Cost of Living
Let’s be real: the cost of living in big cities (in the US or Europe) has gone bananas! Luckily, this piece of paradise is not as affected.
Compared to other European countries, Greece offers a refreshingly affordable lifestyle. From property prices to daily expenses like groceries and dining out, your buck stretches further here.
A seaside home can cost millions elsewhere, but here, it’s surprisingly within reach. Plus, healthcare is accessible, public transport won’t drain your budget, and you can feast like royalty without breaking the bank.
Wrap Up
If you’re looking for a place to unwind and maybe reinvent your lifestyle, don’t look any further than Greece. Besides affordable living, you’ll find charm, culture, community, and killer views. Not to mention the culinary scene – Greece has it all!
