Evia property guide: prices, areas and the Golden Visa
The island near Athens with no ferry needed: prices, areas, foreign buyers and the Golden Visa threshold.
- Average asking price about €1,368/m² (Q3 2024).
- Styra in the south saw an annual rise of just over 15%.
- According to reports, Evia is in the €800,000 Golden Visa tier.
Evia is cheaper than the tourist islands and close to Athens, but it probably does not qualify for the €250,000 Golden Visa. Check with a lawyer.
Real estate in Evia: why there?
Evia is Greece's second-largest island, joined to the mainland by bridges at Chalkida. You drive there from Athens with no ferry, and Chalkida is relatively close (about 80 km). There are also short ferries from Rafina and Oropos. Closeness to Athens, sea, nature and lower prices than the tourist islands attract foreign buyers.
How much does a house in Evia cost?
According to Spitogatos data, the average asking price in Evia in Q3 2024 was about €1,368 per m². That is an asking price, not a sale price, and areas differ a lot.
| Area | What it is like |
|---|---|
| Chalkida and around | Town, services, close to Athens |
| Styra and Marmari (south) | Beaches, ferry to Rafina; Styra had the biggest annual price rise, just over 15% (ered.gr, August 2025) |
| Kymi (east) | Rural feel, rising prices |
| The north (Edipsos, Limni) | Hot springs, family holidays |
Who buys in Evia?
According to Protothema (August 2025), leading foreign buyers in Evia include Americans, British, Germans, Dutch and French. Most look for a holiday home or a retirement home near the sea.
Golden Visa in Evia: which threshold?
Under law 5100/2024, Greece has investment tiers. On islands with more than 3,100 residents, the threshold is €800,000. According to reports on a Ministry of Migration ruling, Evia falls into this tier. Check with a lawyer before buying, as the rules have changed several times. See our Golden Visa guide.
How to buy property in Greece
The basic steps: a Greek tax number (AFM), a bank account, an independent lawyer, title and building checks, and a notary. Full details in buying property in Greece. For the island itself, see our Evia guide.
Short-term letting in Evia
If you buy to let, check demand in the specific area. Evia's season is shorter than in the Cyclades, and most visitors are Greeks from Athens on weekends and summer holidays. As everywhere in Greece, short-term letting needs registration (an AMA number) and income tax.
What to check before buying in Evia
- Land registry (Ktimatologio) records and building permits.
- Road access, water and power, especially for rural houses.
- Distance from the Chalkida bridge or the ferry, which shapes travel time from Athens.
- Wildfire risk in forest areas, and in the north of the island after the 2021 fires.
FAQ
Is it worth buying property in Evia? Evia is cheaper than most tourist islands and close to Athens. The downside: a shorter tourist season and less short-let demand in some areas.
How much is a square metre in Evia? The average asking price was about €1,368/m² in Q3 2024, per Spitogatos. Prices vary a lot by area.
Does Evia qualify for the €250,000 Golden Visa? According to reports, no. Evia falls into the €800,000 tier. Confirm with a lawyer.
How long is the drive from Athens to Evia? Chalkida is about 80 km from Athens, by car with no ferry. The south of the island is also reached by ferry from Rafina.
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