Greece has been named the world’s best retirement destination in 2026 by International Living, a company helping people move, retire, invest, and travel abroad.

It is the first time the sunny Mediterranean country has taken the number one spot in the company’s Annual Global Retirement Index’s 35-year history, beating the likes of Portugal and Spain in Europe and Costa Rica and Panama in Latin America.

“Greece’s rise to number one marks a shift in Europe’s retirement landscape,” Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living, said in a statement shared with Newsweek .

“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 bas

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