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Crete is an ideal place to have your own house. Ownership in Greece is high anyway in comparison with other European countries, but some areas feature additional advantages in owning some property.
Which are the advantages of Crete, making the island an ideal place to have a privately owned house?
- Crete has proven one of the most popular tourist destinations among Europeans who look for vacation in the Meditteranean, a place to live after retirement or investment. The demand for houses and property in Crete has increased since 2002.
- The natural setting and beauties of Crete are unique; Crete is an island with diverse and dramatic landscape, with high mountains, sandy beaches, picturesque villages and hospitable residents. It is an ideal place to relax and unwind far away from the bustling rhythms of the big cities.
- Crete fascinates its visitors because it’s full of surprises. One can see churches and chapels on the top of mountains and cliffs, monasteries with stunning views, olive groves and plateaus with windmills, blossomed plains and pristine beaches with palm trees. Even its cities are quite interesting and are different, with archaeological sites and historical interest, fortresses and Venetian harbors, traditional taverns and modern bars.
- The Climate in Crete is ideal: mild winters with rare weather extremities, warm and dry summers that invite and challenge visitors to relax by the sea, lovely blue sunny skies, clear and beautiful nights.
- The cost of living in Crete is somewhat lower, compared to other areas in Greece and Europe. According to statistics, the average cost of living on the island is almost 25% lower than in Spain and 30-35% lower than in France. The variety of goods and offers creates the ideal circumstances for competitive prices in all items, from property to traditional local products .
- Crete is a very safe island, with low criminality rates, on of the lowest in the world. In any case, the island of Crete is worldwide known for its hospitality and the friendly and nice residents.
- Crete, as part of Greece, belongs to the European Union, therefore comes under the hammer of the same laws and rules of the European Continent. It is also the South part of the country and the continent, strategically located between three continents, in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.
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