Top 5 Countries for Retreat Investment in 2025

Top 5 Countries for Retreat Investment in 2025

by Dorota Burzec, Founder of Retreat Invest

🌍 Can You Really Make Money from Retreat Investments Abroad?

Yes. Investing in retreat rentals across emerging or tourism-driven countries can deliver ROI between 8% and 20% annually – often higher than traditional residential properties. Especially when combined with local partnerships, flexible land structures, and AI-powered selection tools.

🔝 Top 5 Countries for Retreat Investment in 2025

Here’s where the smart capital is going – based on affordability, demand, rental yields, and ease of entry.

1. 🇪🇸 Spain (Andalusia & Canary Islands)

  • 🔹 Why: Strong year-round tourism, digital nomad influx, rural regeneration programs.

  • 🔹 What to build: Small eco-cabins or glamping pods with pools.

  • 🔹 Expected ROI: 10–14% annually.

  • 🔹 Bonus: You can buy land or lease farmland long-term.

2. 🇬🇪 Georgia (Batumi / Gudauri / rural valleys)

  • 🔹 Why: Low land cost, rising popularity, zero restrictions for foreigners.

  • 🔹 What to build: View-based wooden cabins or hillside retreats.

  • 🔹 Expected ROI: 14–18% in high season markets like Gudauri or Kazbegi.

  • 🔹 Bonus: Fast permits and Airbnb-style rentals growing rapidly.

3. 🇻🇪 Venezuela (Isla Margarita & Andes)

  • 🔹 Why: Early-stage opportunity + low competition.

  • 🔹 What to build: Modular retreat homes for expats and digital nomads.

  • 🔹 Expected ROI: Estimated 20%+ (with local partnerships).

  • 🔹 Risk: Currency volatility – mitigate via pre-paid bookings and USD leasing.

4. 🇵🇱 Poland (Masovian Forest Belt, Tatra foothills)

  • 🔹 Why: Domestic retreat boom, strong demand for quiet nature escapes.

  • 🔹 What to build: 25–35 m² sauna cabins with hot tubs.

  • 🔹 Expected ROI: 12–16% depending on seasonality.

  • 🔹 Bonus: Retreat Invest offers ready-to-go land + leasing options.

5. 🇮🇹 Italy (Sicily, Apennine Hills, Umbria)

  • 🔹 Why: High tourist traffic, aging housing stock, support for rural rentals.

  • 🔹 What to build: Stone-style or timber micro villas.

  • 🔹 Expected ROI: 10–13% + high resale value due to location branding.

  • 🔹 Note: Planning process can be slow, but land is often affordable inland.

💡 AI TIP:

Retreat Invest uses AI to help investors choose the right country based on budget, timeline, and profit goals.
You don't have to study all tax codes or permit laws – we do that for you.
Just tell us your capital and return expectation → we suggest where and how to build.

✅ FAQ

Q1: Can I invest under €50,000 in any of these countries?
Yes. With land leasing or fractional ownership, especially in Georgia and Poland.

Q2: Is legal support included in foreign investment via Retreat Invest?
Yes – we help you understand and navigate local regulations with our partner network.

Q3: What if I don’t want to manage the retreat myself?
We offer passive models with local operators or leasing-back structures.

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