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08/03/2022 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/03/2022 06:03

Six incredible homes abroad with views of the sea

Picture this: you're packing up to head to your dream home overseas. What does it look like?

If your vision's anything like ours, being close to the beach might make your wishlist. Think walks along endless white-sand beaches, with gentle lapping tides while taking in long, peachy-pink hued sunsets.

From sleek apartments positioned moments from the beach, to plush villas with private pools, take a peek at these homes for sale.

Explore homes along the glamorous French Riviera, or Cote d'Azur, for nearby glistening waters and golden Mediterranean beaches. Head for the film-festival-famous resort town of Cannes, or to metropolitan Nice and Marseille - both cities are found on the south coast of France.

Take a look at this home in France:

2-bedroom apartmentNice, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, France£400,985Affordable Homes in the Sun, Bournemouth

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Found on Portugal's mainland, both Lisbon and Porto are situated on the coast. Just under 700 miles south west of Portugal you'll find the archipelago of Madeira. Discover year-round greenery and lush landscapes thanks to its micro climates. Find homes built into to the hillside, offering stunning views over the ocean.

Take a look at this home in Portugal:

3-bedroom houseMadeira, Calheta, Arco Da Calheta, Portugal£419,440HiHome, Lisboa

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With coastline aplenty, Italy offers a host of picturesque seaside cities and towns to explore. Head to the iconic Amalfi Coast, further south to Sicily 's dreamy Palermo, or to the historic port city of Genoa.

Take a look at this home in Italy:

3-bedroom villaLiguria, Savona, Andora, Italy£629,160Prestige Property Group, International

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What's one of the best perks of a holiday home on a small island? Easy access to the beach, of course. The Greek islands are dotted with heavenly holiday-home hideaways, from the iconic white-and-blue homes of Santorini, to the beautiful, history-filled island of Crete.

Take a look at this home in Greece:

3-bedroom villaKalami, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece£775,964Greece Sotheby's International Realty, Athens

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Blissful white-sand and azure-blue-sea beaches are mainstays of Cyprus. Head to the coastal cities of Larnaca and Limassol in the south, the beach-lovers' paradise of Paphos, or the pretty town of Protaras with its world-famous beach, Fig Tree Bay.

Take a look at this home in Cyprus:

4-bedroom detached villaLarnaca, Cyprus£964,712Blue Sky Houses, Cyprus

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Spain has long been a hot favourite with British buyers. Buzzy cities like Valencia and Barcelona team urban culture with a laidback-seaside vibe, while areas like Alicante and Malaga are ever-popular areas along the Costa del Sol. Nip over to the neighbouring Balearic Islands to experience the beaches of Ibiza, Palma and Menorca.

Take a look at this home in Spain:

2-bedroom apartmentManilva, Spain£153,515Rolfe East, Ealing - International

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