Euboea (Evia) Real Estate: Land, Houses and Villas for Sale

Euboea is the second-largest Greek island, joined to the mainland by a bridge at Chalkida, so it is reachable by road without a ferry. Chalkida is the main town, Eretria has beaches and archaeological sites, Karystos sits in the south, and Limni and Edipsos on the north are known for thermal springs. The island mixes pine forests, mountains such as Dirfys, and long quiet beaches.

Many Athenians keep weekend houses on Evia, and international buyers like the lower prices than in the Cyclades. Large wildfires hit northern Evia in 2021, and fire risk, tree cover and insurance are important questions for forested plots. Ferries cross to Skyros and the Sporades, and the Athens–Chalkida drive takes about an hour. Compare with Athens, Attica and the Olympic Coast, or look further at Crete.

Foreigners can buy property in Greece, with additional permits required in some border zones (not generally on Evia). A Greek lawyer carries out due diligence on title, planning permission, encumbrances and building legality. A notary completes the sale, and the deed is registered with the land registry or cadastre.

Approximate costs (verify locally): transfer tax of 3.09%, notary and land-registry fees, lawyer fees of about 1% and agent commission of around 2%. The Golden Visa programme requires a minimum investment that varies by area, and Evia generally falls in the lower tier, so check current thresholds. Land use is regulated tightly: building outside town plans requires minimum plot sizes. Read our Greece consultation guide, financing page and Greece overview.

Buyers include Athenian families seeking weekend houses, northern Europeans retiring to the coast and investors looking for land at a fraction of mainland Attica prices. Parts of the island saw wildfires, which pushed some land prices down and created opportunities, but also risk. Local authorities have prepared reforestation and fire-prevention plans, and insurance is available but varies. Ask for a recent fire history for forested plots and check whether the road network allows emergency access.

Rental demand is highest in summer, and short-term rental registration is mandatory in Greece. Winter is quiet in many coastal villages, but towns such as Chalkida remain busy all year.

Ask for a topographic survey, building permit and proof of access. Check that the land is not within a forest zone or coastal protection area, as Greek law protects the shoreline and forests. Make sure of utility supply and water rights. Many rural plots lack formal road access, which can make building difficult.