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Southern Europe Special

Prince Albert II on his ambitions for Monaco; homebuyers look away from resorts for a more authentic lifestyle; and our experts’ tips on how to recreate Mediterranean style at home

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Prince Albert II of Monaco: ‘We have 139 nationalities living on two sq km’
With wealthy buyers clamouring to move to the tiny tax haven, expansion is crucial — but keeping existing residents happy is a balancing act
The popularity of Paxos puts pressure on paradise
House prices on the sought-after Greek island have soared since the pandemic but demand is straining its resources
Club Alt-Med: buyers choose lesser-known locations over hotspots
Put off by the crowds and sky-high prices of southern Europe’s resorts, many seek a more authentic lifestyle elsewhere
How to give your home some Med cred
Painted tiles, rustic textures, lots of greenery — but, above all, you need a sense of languid nonchalance
Swimming pool inflatables to float your boat
From doughnuts to ducks, flamingos to pineapples, inflatables have become staples of summertime
Hot property: five properties for sale in the Mediterranean region
A Provençal house, a curvy Sardinian villa and a glass mansion in the Balearics

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