Greek Islands Where Turkish Citizens Are Restricted from Acquiring Property and Alternative Regions

Certain islands near the Turkish border (Rhodes, Kos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Ikaria, Leros, Kastellorizo, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Patmos etc.) are classified as military security zones and effectively closed to non-EU (especially Turkish) buyers.

Open Alternatives

Islands: Crete, Corfu, Paros, Naxos, Santorini, Mykonos, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Evia, Sporades.

Mainland: Athens, Thessaloniki, Patra, Volos, Larisa, Ioannina.

Athens, Thessaloniki and Crete remain the most practical and Golden Visa-friendly choices for Turkish investors. Always verify the current status of any specific island or area with a local lawyer before proceeding.