The Aegean island of Antikythera is seeking families and willing to pay for them. This Greek paradise boasts crystal blue waters, rugged cliffs, and plenty of historical charm.
Local officials started a program in 2019 that provides families with three or more children with a monthly stipend of 500 euros (or about $574) for up to three years, free accommodations, and free food if they permanently relocate to the island.
The population of the island, nestled between Crete and the Greek mainland, had fallen to just 24 as younger residents fled for better economic opportunities, Yahoo Finance reported in 2019. Local officials told Greek media that fishermen, bakers, builders, and farmers would be especially welcome on the remote island.
Later that year, Lonely Planet reported that the island had ended the program after selecting five Greek families to make the move to Antikythera.
But in 2023, the island restarted its relocation program, this time with financial backing from the Greek Orthodox Church, a Greek news website the Greek City Times reported.
As of January 2026, no families have moved in yet as the construction of homes is not yet complete. The application process is still open, though.
The program is primarily aimed at Greek families, but non-Greeks will be considered, UK news siteExpress reported in 2023.
