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Do you visit Crete often, or plan to buy a home in Crete, Greece’s largest island? The island will be getting a big upgrade, and it might get a lot easier for you to get to the island. The Crete 2030 Development Plan includes 480 infrastructure projects, including new roads, hospitals, marinas, ports, and the 2nd biggest airport in Greece.

What is Clean Monday in Greece? Where can I go in Greece to celebrate Clean Monday? What is the history of Clean Monday? In this article, we tell you about the meaning about the national holiday of Clean Monday, the start of the Easter Lent period, and how to celebrate Clean Monday in Greece.

In this article, we explain the basic process of selling your home in Greece, including the required documents, cooperation with third parties, and the signing of the purchase agreement. There are many reasons for selling a home in Greece. Some sellers want to buy a property in a different location in Greece or simply increase their cash flow. Others may want to take advantage of a seller’s market, as real estate prices in Greece are gradually rising. No matter your personal goals, the steps involved in selling your home are generally the same.

Starting October 1, 2025, Greece is introducing comprehensive regulations for short-term rental properties, transforming the landscape for platforms like Airbnb.

Athens has a new “smart city.” Taking up 6.2 million square meters, this new city will be in the “Athens Riviera,” which starts at Piraeus Port and ends at Astir Vouliagmenis. The project will take 20 years to complete and €8 billion in private investments, featuring luxury hotels, high-end restaurants, a retail mall, and a massive “smart park.”

If you’re planning on building your own home in Greece, you’ll need to follow the local Greek rules and regulations, which differ based on the type and location of your home. In this guide, you’ll find tips for building inside a town or village, building in the countryside, calculating your land’s buildable area, and getting a building permit.