OR market holiday home in Greek islands It is on a continuous rise orbit. With prices have increased by almost 50% compared to 2019, demand remains high, mainly by foreign buyers, while Greeks turn to more affordable choices.
However, according to the new survey by Spitogatos, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and France are the five countries with the highest interest in buying a housing. Despite the general rise, however, there are still islands that offer more affordable options for a cottage or investment property.
Specifically, the lowest prices in the market are identified in the North Aegean. Samos records the lowest average requested price, at 950 €/sqm, remaining the most affordable island for a housing. Chios scored the largest annual rise in the region (+7.1%), while Ikaria remains the most expensive island of the North Aegean, an element that reflects its unique identity.
In the Ionian, prices are at intermediate levels. Corfu, with 2,220 €/sqm, and Kythera, with 2,202 €/sqm, remain in a more affordable category than intense tourist Lefkada, where the increase of more than 20% on a yearly basis has raised the values. This march demonstrates the growing demand for islands with intense tourism development and good infrastructure.
Syros stands out in the Cyclades with an average price of 2,500 €/sqm, which remains one of the most economical choices in the heart of the Aegean. Andros ranges from 2,300 to 3,100 €/sqm, with an emphasis on traditional housing renovations and 50% of buyers being Greek. In contrast, Tinos (3,000–3.900 €/sqm) and Naxos (3,700–4,800 €/sqm) are now moving on higher scales, mainly attracting foreign buyers.
In Sporades, Skiathos remains the most expensive island with € 3,273/sqm, while in Alonissos the annual increase of over 30% has raised the average price to € 2,672/sqm, confirming the intense demand of the area.
In Argosaronic the differences are large, but the general trend remains upward. Salamis remains the most economical island in the area, with an average price of € 1,559/sqm, although it recorded an annual increase of more than 10%. Aegina, at 2,350 €/sqm, and Poros, at 2,469 €/sqm, are shaped by popular options for buyers seeking proximity to Athens without the prices of Hydra or Spetses. In contrast, Hydra with 6,500 €/sqm. It holds the title of the most expensive island of Argosaronikos, while Spetses also recorded strong interest from abroad.
The overall picture shows that, although prices go up to almost all islands, there are still opportunities. Samos, Kythera, Corfu, Syros, Andros and Salamis remain in the most affordable choices. On the contrary, Naxos, Tinos, Sporades and especially Hydra are now in the category of premium destinations, which mainly attract foreign investors.