Last year, the rising dollar meant European property was becoming more affordable. But even now that the globe is fully in recession, Europe’s most idyllic locations have yet to lose any of their charm.
Fortunately, that hasn’t led to high prices absolutely everywhere. While many tranquil spots in Europe remain pricey (think Tuscany), others like the Greek island of Patmos have remained somewhat easier on the wallet.
Following Patmos at a close second on our list is Lucca, a medieval city within a city in the region of Tuscany, central Italy. It has “all the Tuscan charm of its neighbors Pisa and Tuscany but without the crowds,” says Gillian Pearsall, marketing manager at Intrepid Travel. Tour busses are not the norm here: It’s “blissfully cut off by its perfectly preserved Renaissance walls,” says Schultz.
Third place in our ranking is Saignon, a peaceful little village on a cliff in Provence, Southern France. A cluster of honey-colored houses interspersed with many flowers, it’s one of the most attractive Provencal villages, according to Lucy White, editor of European titles for Rough Guides.
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