Ultimate guide to incredible holiday homes you can buy for as little as £8,000: Our experts have picked the best bargains in hotspots from Spain, Portugal, France and Greece to Bulgaria, Cyprus and Turkey. Move fast! Read more: Fancy moving to a new home in the sun? As Spain's golden visas bite the dust, our property expert reveals the best locations to move abroad - and the pitfalls buyers must avoid By BEN WEST Published: 11:57 BST, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 12:14 BST, 6 June 2025 According to the Office for National Statistics, the average price of properties in the UK was £271,000 in the 12 months to March 2025, up 6.4 per cent from the year before. Little wonder many buyers are now looking to Europe, where you can get much more for your hard-earned money. Bargains galore are to be had, if you dig around - with some properties on offer for around the same price as a second-hand car back home. Since Brexit, UK residents may only be allowed to spend 90 out of each 180 days on the Continent, but that’s not putting off buyers - and there’s often also the option of renting out the property during the times you’re not there. While Spain remains the top choice for UK leavers heading for a life in the sun, British buyers are becoming increasingly adventurous, looking to countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Latvia. To help you in your search, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most amazing properties you can buy right now in Europe - from around £8,000. Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Andalucia If you’re handy with a hammer, drill, screwdriver and a whole lot more, this bargain may be for you. In need of comprehensive renovation, this three-bedroom property offers spacious accommodation with great views of the surrounding landscape - and the local council may even be able to help with funds to restore it. Situated in the village of Las Pilas de Fuente de Soto, it is in a sought-after location close to the historical city of Alcalá la Real in the south of the Jaen province. Granada Airport is 65km away. Price: £8,009/€9,500 Details: inlandandalucia.com Almoradi, Alicante Recently renovated, this two-bed apartment is situated in a complex with a swimming pool and green areas. Supplied fully furnished, it has a large kitchen open to the living/dining room, equipped with oven, refrigerator, microwave and electric water heater. It’s a few minutes' drive from the beaches of Guardamar del Segura, and Alicante Airport is 16km away. Price: £67,460/€80,000 Details: exp-spain.com San Miguel de Salinas This one-bed apartment with a private terrace and basement (that would make a great wine cellar) is ideal for golf fans, with four courses within nine kilometers. It’s minutes from the beaches of Costa Blanca and the scenic landscapes nearby make it ideal for getting close to nature, too. Alicante-Elche Airport is approximately 50km away, while Murcia Airport is 60km away. Price: £63,175/€74,900 Details: casasmanuel.com Aubusson, Creuse, Limousin Reduced from £31,200/€37,000 to £22,767/€27,000, there is work to be done to this two-bed house in a lovely, quiet village, but this property could make an ideal holiday home. It has a low-maintenance courtyard garden and is the perfect lock-up-and-leave house. Conveniently situated in the middle of the village, it is within walking distance of the local boulangerie, butchers and convenience store. A short drive takes you to the restaurants, bars and supermarkets at Aubusson. Limoges Airport is just over 100km away. Price: £22,767/€27,000 Details: frenchestateagents.com Le Pas, Mayenne, Pays de la Loire Within the northwestern region of Pays de la Loire, this pretty, old stone three-bedroom village house with a sunny courtyard garden is located in an attractive village. Packed with charm and character, it’s being sold furnished. The generous-sized lounge has a wood burner and dual aspect windows. Caen Airport is 85km away. Price: £61,468/€72,900 Details: gorronimmobilier.com Pomares, Beira Litoral, Arganil When done up, this stone house in Coimbra built in 1937 will make a lovely home. Set within a peaceful location with mountain views, it has five rooms including three bedrooms. Lisbon Airport is around 150km away. Price: £19,820/€23,500 Details: iadportugal.pt Castro Laboreiro, Minho In good condition, this two-bed stone villa is located in the heart of the historic area of Castro Laboreiro. The exterior is rustic but it is modernised inside. It's situated within Peneda-Gerês National Park, and Porto Airport is 96km away. Price: £67,489/€80,000 Details: iadportugal.pt Palmoli, Chieti, Abruzzo Situated in a small traditional mountain village, this stone house comprises two independent apartments, opening up the possibility of income from a residential or holiday let from one. The main property features a kitchen with fireplace, living room, bathroom and bedroom with original cotto tiles. Then, on the lower floor is a further, smaller one-bedroom flat. There’s the possibility of building a roof terrace. It’s around 25 minutes from the beach, too. Meanwhile, Roccaraso ski resort is 60km away and it’s 110km to Abruzzo Airport. Price: £23,623/€28,000 Details: abruzzururalproperty.com Comano, Lunigiana, Tuscany This charming little one-bed pied-à-terre with lovely views is located in a village in the Lunigiana hills of Tuscany. Within the garden is a swimming pool shared with three other owners. Recently restored, the property retains much of its original character, including exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings and a pretty stone-flagged courtyard for eating al fresco. Local villages have bars, shops and restaurants, and there are many walking trails. The sandy beaches around nearby Lerici and the pebble coves of the Cinque Terre are ideal for swimming and sailing. The airports of Pisa, Parma and Genova are each just over an hour away. Price: £75,925/€90,000 Details: larchitrave.com Krinides, Kavala, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Situated in a quiet, semi-rural area in the village of Krinides, this two-storey, four-bedroom house (rightmove.co.uk) is located right next to the archaeological site of Philippi. It’s 17km from Kavala on the coast (a bus operates on this route) and several beaches, including Ammolofoi, a Blue Flag beach, are easily reachable. Thessaloniki Airport is 125km away. Price: £27,840/€33,000 Details: remax-choice.gr Lakones, Corfu Only a moment’s walk from the pretty village square, this charming property is ready to move into and retains many original features. It has three bedrooms and a large split-level kitchen, dining and living area. There are sea views from the top floor. Corfu Airport is 20km away. Price: £80,142/€95,000 Details: corfuhomefinders.com Veliko Tarnovo This characterful old, spacious brick-built rural house is in the pretty and popular Veliko Tarnovo region. Combining traditional architecture with modern amenities, it has a newer extension and the living space can be configured into several bedrooms and lounge areas. There is a large garden with fruit trees and a vineyard, as well as some farm buildings ideal for storage. Sofia, Varna and Burgas airports are all around 220km away. Price: £9,532/€11,300 Details: property.bg Tömük, Erdemli, Mersin These new-build studio apartments are located 600 metres from the beach and enjoy the use of a communal pool. The complex also has an aquapark, restaurant, launderette, cafe, market, hair salon, children’s playground, billiards room, PlayStation and cinema salon, gym, Turkish bath, barbecue areas and 24/7 security. Each apartment comes with a stove, bed, TV and more. It’s 90km from Çukurova International Airport. Price: £35,335/€42,000 Details: tekce.com Becici, Budva Montenegro is a cheaper alternative to neighbouring Croatia, with a Mediterranean magic of its own. Easy to move straight into, this studio comes equipped with furniture. It's located 500 metres from the sea, and within walking distance from the apartment are shops, cafes, restaurants, and a bus station. Tivat Airport is 19km away. Price: £53,138/€63,000 Details: cmm-montenegro.com City lovers after a pad in a European capital will no doubt be tempted by this modern studio with a spacious balcony, mere steps from City Park in District VII in central Pest, known for its lively nightlife. Built in 2005, the building also boasts a communal inner garden. Budapest Airport is nearby. Price: £102,550/€121,600 Details: leohunts.com This rural country house is in a good condition, with attractive, colourful interiors. It's located in the Baltic state of Latvia, and has a separate building that can be used as a garage, for storage or perhaps stabling if you’re a horse-lover. The three-bed home comes with lots of land and there’s also the option to buy a lake five minutes’ walk from the house. Riga Airport is 109km away. Price: £125,322/€148,600 Details: habita.com Gurahonț, Arad Romania is not often considered for buying a European property. However, there’s a good choice of comparatively inexpensive homes throughout the country. In the heart of the countryside, this two-bedroom house has a terrace with great views. The garden has fruit trees and vines. Belgrade Airport is 320km away. Price: £40,887/€48,500 Details: propertylab.ro Kapparis, Famagusta Featuring a private roof terrace with distant sea views, this second-floor studio apartment is within walking distance to all amenities. Fully furnished, there’s a communal swimming pool too. Larnaca airport is 42km away. Price: £67,448/€80,000 Details: cyprusemerald.com TurkeyGreeceFranceSpain Share or comment on this article: Ultimate guide to incredible holiday homes you can buy for as little as £8,000: Our experts have picked the best bargains in hotspots from Spain, Portugal, France and Greece to Bulgaria, Cyprus and Turkey. Move fast! Add comment