
Ando Living: Redefining Europe’s Serviced Apartments Market
From brand premiums to high yields, discover why lifestyle-serviced apartments are becoming real estate’s most coveted asset.
Optylon Krea is a prominent pan-Mediterranean real estate investment and development company that operates across Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Spain, and France. As a leading fund adviser and real estate developer, the company has built an impressive portfolio managing €250 million in equity across 5 funds, serving over 600 investors from 40 different countries.
The company has established itself as a significant force in real estate development, with €1.8 billion in investments spread across 38 projects in three countries, encompassing 1 million square meters of private area development. In the hospitality sector, Optylon Krea has emerged as Portugal’s premier property manager, overseeing more than 2,000 apartments and generating a gross booking value of €32 million in 2023.
One of Optylon Krea’s notable specialties is its expertise in Golden Visa investment programs, particularly in Portugal, where they have been operating for eight years. The company offers comprehensive services that combine real estate development, hospitality management, and investment advisory, including their newest initiative, the ANDO Europe Fund. This fund, managed by Stag Asset Managers, focuses on high-yield hospitality projects under the Ando Living brand, further demonstrating their commitment to creating value for international investors while providing residency solutions through carefully curated investment opportunities.

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