Greece, Crete 

@scheev69 Remote villages usually have mail boxes where a post person will deliver to or you can probably pick up from a mail box at your nearest town post office,we decided to have our bills through our email box but that was a mistake so we are going back to paper bills,they were sending like so many charges through email,billed several times so it became crazy confusing which period we would be paying for.

@stefdallavia I think that big city on Crete is not like big city of Athens or Thessalonika or Milan or Rome etc.. which have become intolerable with pollution,noise,consumerism and full of concrete AND nothing much more than cafes,finding a hardware shop may take you a long time.At least on Crete you can quickly get out of town into the countryside.If you have children they soon get to the age where deep countryside doesnt suit them for full time living,they want cafes,frontasteria,meetings with friends,all close to where they live,private music lessons maybe and sport lessons,that wont happen in deep countryside unless mum and dad want to be a taxi service for many years,sat there waiting while child is enjoying all the aforementioned or in the cinema.Life is different with children than when they have flown the nest or can drive themselves around but they will move out for the town as soon as they can which is a pity so a compromise must be made,not big city and not in the countryside too far away from things going on and mixing a bit even for mum and dad,they also may want classes etc..On the edge of town would be good.Always check public transport options,they may very poor.

@scheev69 You may find yourself loving the rain and storms,the way the climate change is hitting us now its much too hot in summer as early as May with heat waves,I long for a storm and for the rain to fall from the heavens and to drench the land in case of fires.We desperately need the rain.

@scheev69 If you visit Crete I highly recommend hiking the Samaria Gorge. I made a 4K hiking video about it and posted on my youtube channel that includes everything you need to know to plan your hike successfully ([link moderated]

Hi all

I am planning to move to Crete in January of 2023. I plan to rent for about 3 months first, while I look for a property to buy.

My query: Can anyone recommend;

A good English speaking solicitor.

A reliable English speaking estate agent.

If you do not want to post names here directly, please contact me directly at [link moderated]

Thanks

Ray

Hi Ray, I have Cretan estate agents for you. Fairly good command of English. send me a note, info at [link moderated], Theofanis

@raymondkiely123

I would say one of the most reliable estate agents (with a fluent English and a fluent German speaking staff) would be Crete Island Estates in Kalives which is near Chania.  If you Google "Crete Island Estates", you should find it easily, and it has a .[link moderated]web address.   The Chania prefecture is a great place to live - fab beaches, stunning mountains, some great archaeology (much of which is just dotted around where you may not expect to find it!).  The main (only!) city of Chania is amazingly interesting with it's Venetian port area, full of interesting ancient buildings and more archaeology. 

@raymondkiely123

Hi Raymond,

I can help you.

Please contact me on Whatsapp ***

Bets regards.

Alessandro.

HI All

My names Chris devon uk I am planning on coming to crete chania area to check the island out for a 6 month stay in november and then permanently hopefully! If anyone can help with advise on travelling there with my wife and a small dog! And any other helpfull advise on renting winter time and buying i am ex forces and keen on off road motorcycling thanks Chris

How much money do I need to retire to Crete?

Hello everyone,

@ Caroline, Till members reply, I suggest that you read the articles of the Living in Greece guide for expats to gather as much information as possible.

All the best

Bhavna

@VasilisC great honest feedback from Vassilis

Chania any day

try to find a property on the east side of Chania called Profitis Ilias - 4km from center with amazing sea views

Can anyone tell me what winters are like in Greece? Temperatures etc

It’s a bit of an odd question as it’s like saying how warm is the water temperature in the ocean ?

in short it depends - the further south you are the warmer and milder the winters are - the further north you are - they are like Central European winters - cold and sometime wet - people should do a Google search and some  basic research before asking generic questions as this forum is more effective for the more complex questions that often arise - just my 2 cents worth of advice

@PhilIpZ20201 1 I posted this in the Crete forum, not the whole of Greece. I have googled. It says the temperatures. I just wanted some actual experience of Crete in the winter. Not a weather report 👍🏻

Create is like Cyprus in the winter - generally quite warm

@PhilIpZ20201 Crete can get some very difficult weather most winters,storms and flooding,winter will arrive later and temperatures will start to rise earlier than elsewhere,a shorter winter and that is what we all like,not too long.