Kassandra, Halkidiki: Land, Apartments and Holiday Houses by the Sea

Kassandra's east coast faces the Thermaic Gulf and the west coast faces the Aegean. Resort villages such as Kallithea, Pefkochori, Hanioti, Polychrono and Afitos are where most holiday homes sit, and many are busy in summer and quiet in winter. Thessaloniki airport is the usual gateway, and the drive to the peninsula takes around an hour and a half, depending on the village. Buyers are largely Greeks and visitors from the Balkans and central Europe looking for a seasonal base. If you prefer islands, compare Corfu and Crete; for the capital region see Athens.

Foreign buyers can acquire property in Greece, with some restrictions in border areas that need a permit for non-EU citizens, so ask a lawyer to check the location. You will need a Greek tax number (AFM) and a bank account, and your lawyer should confirm the title chain, the cadastre entry and building permits. Building on a plot depends on its zoning and minimum size, and not every plot is buildable. Transfer tax on resales is charged at a percentage of value, and an annual ENFIA property tax applies. The Greek golden visa for property investment has thresholds that differ by area, and they have changed in recent years, so verify the current figure before relying on it. Read the Greece buying guide for the stages in order.

Greek banks lend to non-residents on a case-by-case basis; many foreign buyers pay cash. See financing in Greece.