Gorgeous Greek island with turquoise waters will pay Brits £15k to move there
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Ever fancied ditching the nine-to-five grind and moving to a picturesque Greek island, complete with postcard-perfect whitewashed buildings, adorable harbours, and crystal-clear blue seas?. Well, this may no longer be just a pipe dream, as you can actually make it a reality with a helping hand from Antikythera, a charming little island nestled between Crete and the Peloponnese in the shimmering Aegean Sea. The local authorities are dishing out tempting incentives for families and skilled workers to move there.
This includes free food, accommodation, and a handy monthly cash allowance. To tackle the issue of their shrinking population, the Greeks are generously offering new settlers on Antikythera a neat €500 each month for the first three years of their stay. That's a sweet €18,000 – roughly £15k – in your pocket.
Those who take the leap can look forward to a blissfully serene lifestyle, thanks to gorgeous sandy beaches, the inviting Mediterranean climate, and a tiny community that boasts just 45 people, reports the Express. Wayne Mills, head of operations at Seven Seas Worldwide, an international shipping company, said: "Antikythera has only 45 permanent residents as of now, so it's a tranquil and close-knit community.
"They're especially keen to attract young families to revitalize the island and bring back youthful energy, so you'll no doubt be extremely popular as soon as you arrive!". In a global trend aiming to reverse dwindling locals and brain drains, various countries are laying out the welcome mat to seduce newcomers to specific spots. In the case of Antikythera, the majority of its inhabitants are the over-50s crowd, with kids being somewhat of a rarity.
