"The monthly magazine and website International Living has just released its Annual Global Retirement Index, which evaluates the world's top destinations for retirees across categories including cost of living, healthcare, housing, visas, climate, and ease of integration. The new No.1 for 2026 is a sun-soaked country in Southern Europe whose thousands of picturesque islands have made it a tourism hot spot, but International Living says it has everything it takes for a permanent stay as well."
"Greece's rise to number one marks a shift in Europe's retirement landscape, says Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living. For years, Portugal and Spain led the way, but recent visa changes and rising costs have retirees looking elsewhere. Greece now offers what many are seeking a beautiful, welcoming, and affordable European base with accessible residency options and a lifestyle that feels rich in every sense."
Average human lifespans have increased by about 20 years since 1950, and more retirees are choosing to spend later decades abroad. Selling a home and relocating internationally requires careful research and planning. An annual Global Retirement Index evaluates retirement destinations across cost of living, healthcare, housing, visas, climate, and ease of integration. Greece emerged as the top destination for 2026 because of its climate, islands, affordability, welcoming lifestyle, and accessible residency options. Greece scored highly on climate and healthcare metrics. Golden Visa rules grant residence permits to foreigners investing a minimum of 250,000 euros. The ranking is based on recent data and input from a global network of more than 200 experts and expats.
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