Europe offers no single version of the good life. A vineyard-adjacent estate in Tuscany answers a different set of desires than a golf villa on the Costa del Sol or a mansion in an exclusive Athenian suburb. This guide moves through five of the most desired European countries, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Portugal, each with its own rhythm, landscape, and reasons to invest.
The homes featured here, curated with Savills Global Residential and its network of more than 700 offices across 70 countries, represent the character of their regions as much as the individual properties, each backed by deep local knowledge in every market below.
Spain: Coastal Communities and Countryside Estates
Spain rewards those drawn to warm weather, an outdoor social culture, and some of Europe’s most established coastal communities. Life here moves between the golf course, the marina, and the long lunch, whether in the rural interior of Mallorca or the polished enclaves of the Costa del Sol.
For buyers, Spain combines mature infrastructure with genuine lifestyle variety: countryside privacy, beachside glamour, and gated golf living all sit within easy reach of international airports. The three homes below span that full range.
Country Home, Cas Concos, Felanitx, Mallorca
Price: €11,950,000
Beds/Baths: 11 beds
Size: 1,760 sqm, 2.49 ha lot
Set in peaceful countryside near Cas Concos and minutes from Felanitx, this private estate offers exceptional seclusion across an enclosed plot with a main residence, guest houses, atelier, tower, and pool house, framed by an almond grove and landscaped gardens.
Villa in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella
Price: €9,950,000
Beds/Baths: 6 beds, 7 baths
Size: 965 sqm, 1,474 sqm lot
In the heart of Nueva Andalucía, minutes from Puerto Banús and the region’s finest golf courses, this villa captures some of the area’s best sea views against the backdrop of La Concha mountain, with terraces where the panorama becomes part of daily life.
The Fifteen, La Reserva, Sotogrande, Cadiz
Price: €13,700,000
Beds/Baths: 8 beds, 8 baths
Size: 1,855 sqm, 7,568 sqm lot
Within the private enclave of The Fifteen in La Reserva de Sotogrande, this villa commands panoramic sea, golf, and mountain views, with travertine façades, limestone floors, an infinity pool, and a rooftop terrace reflecting the quality throughout.
France: Riviera Glamour and Countryside Calm
France offers two very different propositions. On the Côte d’Azur, life is defined by the sea, the light, and a tradition of refined coastal living that has drawn discerning residents for generations. Inland, in regions like the Lot, the pace slows into rolling countryside, gastronomy, and grand estates suited to hosting.
Buyers here choose between prestige address and pastoral scale. The Riviera holds enduring value and cachet; the southwest offers space, versatility, and the potential for hospitality ventures. Both homes below embody their settings.
Elegant Home Nestled Within a Private Estate, Villefranche-sur-Mer
Price: €19,900,000
Beds/Baths: 7 beds, 7 baths
Size: 760 sqm, 5,664 sqm lot
Overlooking the Bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, this immaculate property designed by celebrated architect Svetchine offers a rare private setting, with a citrus-planted garden framing a 20-meter jade-green pool and sweeping coastal views.
Montcuq, Lot
Price: €2,499,000
Beds/Baths: 8 beds, 5 baths
Size: 553 sqm, 38.0 ha lot
Minutes from the village of Montcuq, this 18th-century château sits within a private 38-hectare estate of woodland, meadows, and a private lake, renovated in 2024 to pair period character with modern comfort.
Italy: Vineyard Heritage and Coastal Character
Italy invites buyers to choose their landscape. In Tuscany, the appeal is the vintner’s triangle, hilltop villages, and estates that fold history into daily life. On the Ligurian Riviera, it is the sea, the terraced gardens, and the quiet glamour of coastal living within reach of the Cinque Terre.
For investors, Italy pairs cultural depth with lifestyle authenticity: restored estates and seaside villas that reward both private enjoyment and long-term stewardship.
Italy’s tax framework adds a further draw. The country’s resident non-dom regime, introduced in 2017, allows eligible new residents, those not tax-resident in Italy for at least nine of the previous ten years, to opt for a flat substitute tax on foreign-sourced income, applicable for up to 15 years and exempting participants from wealth taxes on foreign assets. The flat levy rose to €200,000 in 2024 and increases to €300,000 from 2026 for new entrants, a measure that has positioned Italy as a competitive base for internationally mobile, high-income buyers.
The two homes below capture each side of that appeal.
Podere Fornace di Poggio Marino, Casole d’Elsa, Siena, Tuscany
Price: €6,300,000
Beds/Baths: 3 beds, 4 baths
Size: 430 sqm
Near the vintner’s triangle, this estate blends new construction with restored ancient ruins, including a wine cellar built from a 17th-century kiln, and a heated infinity pool overlooking the hilltop village of Casole d’Elsa.
Via Costa della Liggia, Sant’Ambrogio, Zoagli, Liguria
Price: €3,600,000
Beds/Baths: 5 beds, 5 baths
Size: 300 sqm, 5,001 sqm lot
Ideal as a seaside residence, this fully renovated villa enjoys complete privacy across three levels, with an English-style garden, spacious terraces, and a heated pool overlooking the Ligurian Riviera.
Greece: Island Glamour and Mainland Discretion
Greece spans two distinct worlds. In the Aegean, Mykonos delivers island glamour, sunset terraces, and a lifestyle of light and sea. On the mainland, the exclusive Athenian suburb of Ekali offers privacy, greenery, and proximity to the capital, favored by those seeking discretion over spectacle.
Buyers here weigh island cachet against year-round mainland living. Both carry enduring appeal for an international audience, and the two homes below reflect that contrast.
Private Mansion with Timeless Design, Ekali
Price: Price Upon Request
Beds/Baths: 7 beds, 7 baths
Size: 1,125 sqm, 2,000 sqm lot
In one of Athens’ most exclusive neighborhoods, this villa pairs distinctive design with sunlit interiors and complete privacy, its multiple outdoor living spaces framed by lush greenery and elevated by state-of-the-art smart-home systems.
Unique, Stunning Villa in a Prime Location, Ornos, Mykonos
Price: €7,750,000
Beds/Baths: 12 beds, 14 baths
Size: 810 sqm, 4,250 sqm lot
This villa captures light, space, and privacy in equal measure, with breathtaking views of Mykonos Town and the Aegean Sea framed by a large picture window, and a 100-square-meter pool anchoring landscaped grounds.
Portugal: Contemporary Design and Golf-Course Living
Portugal has become one of Europe’s most compelling destinations for contemporary living. In the north, refined architect-designed villas offer cosmopolitan style; in the Algarve, Quinta do Lago delivers world-class golf, sunshine, and a mature international community.
Portuguese demand centers on the design ambition of the north and the resort living of the Algarve, where Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo have recently recorded residential sales in excess of €20 million, a first for the country. Buyers are drawn by an exceptional climate, a high standard of living against a lower cost of living, and a health- and sport-oriented lifestyle supported by world-class golf and sports facilities.
Favorable tax treatment adds to the appeal. Portugal’s former Non-Habitual Resident regime has been replaced by a more targeted successor, known as NHR 2.0 or the IFICI regime, which focuses on highly qualified professionals in fields such as technology, scientific research, and innovation. Eligible individuals may benefit from a flat 20% tax rate on qualifying Portuguese employment or self-employment income for up to 10 years, alongside favorable treatment of certain foreign-sourced income, reinforcing the country’s draw for internationally mobile buyers.
The two homes below showcase both the architectural sophistication and the resort living the country is known for.
Mosteiró 6-Bedroom Villa, Vilar e Mosteiró
Price: €8,500,000
Beds/Baths: 6 beds, 11 baths
Size: 1,486 sqm, 8,765 sqm lot
Designed by the internationally renowned firm Oitoemponto, this villa reveals a sophisticated contemporary aesthetic built on noble materials, with light-filled social areas, curated art pieces, and spa-like bathrooms finished in natural stone.
Brand New Contemporary Villa in Quinta do Lago
Price: €16,995,000
Beds/Baths: 6 beds, 8 baths
Size: 967 sqm, 2,112 sqm lot
Positioned along the 9th hole of the São Lourenço Golf Course, this villa combines contemporary design with panoramic fairway views, a double-height entrance, and a lower level holding a wine cellar, bar, and wellness rooms beneath a sunset-facing rooftop terrace.
Choosing a European Home
The right European home comes down to the life each buyer wants to lead, and each of these regions makes its case with conviction. Spain and Portugal turn sun, golf, and coastal ease into an everyday rhythm; France sets Riviera prestige beside the space and grandeur of the southwest; Italy folds vineyard heritage and seaside calm into estates of genuine character; and Greece holds island glamour and Athenian privacy in balance. Every property featured here reflects the finest of its region, curated with the local expertise of Savills Global Residential.
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